Lavaca County, Texas Obituaries

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RUDOLF DAHSE

Weimar Mercury, 12 Sep 1963, page 1

Funeral Services For Rud. Dahse, 77, at Yoakum

Funeral services for Rudolf Dahse, 77, of Yoakum, former Weimar resident, were held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3, at Yoakum.

Mr. Dahse died at his home, near the home of his daughter, Sunday Sept.1, of a heart attack.

Born Sept. 4, 1885, near Weimar, he married Miss Elsa Berger here in 1908, and they moved to Yoakum in the early 1940's. Mrs. Dahse died in 1949.

Surviving are two sons, Norwin Dahse of Weimar and Edwin Dahse of San Antonio; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Knocke and Mrs. Evelyn Knocke, both of Yoakum; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Gus and Louis Dahse of Weimar, Herman Dahse of Nordheim; and four sisters, Mrs. Fritz Wendt of Weimar; Mrs. Theo Havemann of Houston, Mrs. Hulda Schoenemann, and Mrs. Paul Peipenbrok of Washington, Texas.

NATHAN DAILEY

Weimar Mercury, August 28, 1903, page 1

Halletsville, Aug. 28. —A sad accident occurred to Nathan Dailey yesterday. He was delivering oil for the Waters Pierce Oil company through the country about seven miles from the city. He was quite weak, having been a sufferer from Bright’s disease for some time, and in getting on his wagon he missed his footing and fell on the tongue of the wagon just behind the team, which startled, throwing him under the front wheels. He was run over, dislocating his ankle and severely injuring him otherwise. His injuries and the general shock in his system caused his death this morning. He was in his 20th year.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

Shiner Gazette, 2 Sep 1903, From Halletsville column

Nathan Daily, driver for the Water-Pierce Oil company, while delivering oil at Wittig & Brislow on Wednesday, was run over by the wagon, receiving injuries which, with others [sic] complications, caused his death yesterday. He was the only son of Mr. ond [sic] Mrs. John P. Daily, was 20 years old and model young man.

Nathan Daily, 23 Nov 1883 – 28 Aug 1903, was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. He shares a marker with Roy Daily, 26 Sep 1887 – 29 Aug 1901. Contributed by Matt Cross

BARNEY DANIEL

Shiner Gazette, Tuesday Morning, Nov. 23, 1904

Barney Daniel Killed.

Victoria, Texas, Nov. 13. --While endeavoring to handle a roped yearling yesterday Barney Daniel, aged about 30 years, a butcher at Inez, this county, fell beneath his horse, which rolled over him, and he received injuries from which he died today without regaining consciousness. He was a son of J. R. Daniel and son-in-law of H. C. Koonce of Inez, and leaves a widow and baby.

Mr. Daniel was a brother of Mr. D. C. Daniel of Shiner, who attended the funeral last Wednesday at Inez. The relatives have our heartiest sympathies.

Contributed by Gwen Boucher

GUSSIE DANIEL

Moulton News, 13 Aug 1896, page 1

Burial of Mrs. Gussie Daniel.

HALLETTSVILLE, Tex., Aug. 8 – The remains of Mrs. Gussie Daniel, wife of Rev. J. W. Daniel, were laid to rest in the city cemetery here last evening. She came to the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. James Ballard, from Seguin, her home, two weeks ago, to recuperate from a sick spell, but became worse, and her husband, who had gone to Matagorda county to conduct a religious meeting, was summoned. Rev. Dr, Lloyd at the grave delivered a feeling address. She was a noble young christian woman.

This appears to be an unmarked grave in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

MINNIE C. GRISSOM DANIEL

Weimar Mercury, 10 Nov 1894, page 2

Hallettsville Herald. After a lingering illness with slow fever, Miss Minnie C. Daniel, daughter of H. B. and C. E. Grissom, died in her home in Gonzales last Wednesday. Deceased leaves a husband and three children and fond parents to mourn her departure. She was twenty-one years of age, was a noble hearted woman and raised in Lavaca county, where many friends sincerely regret her death. Mr. Daniel’s children are also very ill with fever.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

ADELA KOCIAN DARILEK

Austin American-Statesman, May 25, 2010

Adela Kocian Darilek

Adela Kocian Darilek, 94, of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2010. She was born on August 8, 1915 in Praha, Texas to Charles Kocian and Mary Nesrsta Kocian.

Adela was a longtime member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them. She was a passionate homemaker, an avid cook and greatly enjoyed baking-- especially her delicious kolaches and cinnamon rolls. Adela had a charming personality, a wonderful sense of humor, was always smiling and loved to laugh. Adela also loved Czech music, singing, and dancing with her late husband. She will be dearly missed by everyone whose lives she touched and forever remain in their hearts and minds.

Adela is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emil P. Darilek; six brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by two sons, Julius Darilek and wife Yvonne of Rockne, Charles Darilek and wife Alinda of Austin; sister, Edith Heinrich of Moulton; brother, Daniel Kocian of Houston; six grandchildren, Tom Darilek, Craig Darilek, Steve Darilek, Kathleen Galvan and husband Gerard, Sheila Moore and husband Kenneth, Stephanie Cruz and husband Derrick; eleven great-grandchildren.

The family extends sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation to Edna McBride for her dedicated service, friendship and loving care of Adela during the last few years. They also wish to express their gratitude to Bea Hage and Father Mike Couhig of St. Ignatius for their vocational excellence and tremendous support, along with the staffs at West Oaks Rehab and Healthcare Center, Hospice Austin, and St. David's South Austin Medical Center for their special care of Adela during the past few weeks.

A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress, Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton, Texas. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Moulton, Texas.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

BEN L. DARILEK

Victoria Advocate, April 9, 2000

BEN L. DARILEK

FLATONIA—Ben L. Darilek, 84, of Flatonia, died Friday, April 7, 2000.

He was born June 6, 1915, in Praha, to Frank and Frances Kahanek Darilek. He was a school teacher and taught 35 years in Lavaca County. He was an Air Force veteran, having served in the Air Force during World War II. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors: wife, Hattie Brom Darilek; daughter, Carole Kalisek of Houston; sons, Tim Darilek of New Braunsfels; sisters, Della Simper and Lucy Schoenfeld, both of Moulton, Martha Othold of Shiner, Frances Faldyn of Brenham, and Marian Bolech of Victoria; brothers, Leonard Darilek of Moulton, Frankie U. Darilek of Shiner and Leroy Darilek of Victoria; and two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents.

A rosary will be recited 7 tonight at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Moulton.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton, the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating.

Burial will be at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, (361) 596-4631.

Memorials: donor's choice.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

EDWARD E. DARILEK

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, February 10, 1973

MOULTON—Funeral services will be held Sunday for E. E. Darilek, 63, who died unexpectedly here Thursday.

Mr. Darilek was born Oct. 24, 1909 in Fayette county, and had been a resident of Moulton for the past 26 years where he was principal of the elementary school. He had been in the teaching profession for 42 years.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday from St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery under direction of Smith Funeral Home.

A rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Josephine Darilek of Moulton; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Hajek of Edna; two sons, Joe Darilek of Edna and Ben Darilek of Moulton; and nine grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANCES BORDOVSKY DARILEK

Shiner Gazette, 2 Dec 1982

Mrs. A. W. Darilek Rites Held

Mrs. A. W. Darilek, nee Frances Bordovsky, of Shiner passed away in Rockport at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1982 at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 27 days.

The body was brought to Shiner and lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, until 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29 when it was taken to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church for funeral services and Holy Mass offered at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Eugene Janson.

A rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Sunday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. led by the Sisters.

Graveside services and burial followed in San Jose Cemetery, San Antonio about 3 p.m. Monday.

Mrs. Darilek, a native Texan, was born Nov. 30, 1898, daughter of John and Frances Huebner Bordovsky.

On May 5, 1919, she was married to Antone W. Darilek in the Hostyn Catholic Church with the Rev. Bauer officiating. She and her husband were both retired school teachers when they moved to Shiner in December 1972. Her husband died April 30, 1980.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Beatrice) Brown of San Antonio and Mrs. Clifford (Rosemary) Smith of Seattle, Wash.; a son, Daniel David Darilek of Rockport; a sister, Mrs. Annie Dolezal of La Grange; two brothers, Jim and Anton Bordovsky of La Grange; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK J. DARILEK

Lubbock Morning Avalanche, Thursday, February 18, 1937

SHINER, Feb. 17—Frank J. Darilek died here today as a result of a mule kick.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

GEORGE A. DARILEK

Galveston Daily News, Sunday, September 17, 1933

Moulton, Tex., Sept. 16—Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church here Saturday morning for George A. Darilek, 19, who died at Shreveport, La., Sept. 13. Burial took place in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery, Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Surviving are his mother, a sister and a brother.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

LEROY DARILEK

Victoria Advocate, March 1, 2003

Leroy Darilek

MOULTON - Leroy "Lee" Darilek, 71, of Moulton, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003.

He was born June 23, 1931, in Moulton, to the late Frank J. and Frances Kahanek Darilek. He was a Catholic.

Survivors: sisters, Adel Simper and Lucy Scheonfeld, both of Moulton, Martha Othold of Shiner, Frances Faldyn of Brenham and Marian Bolech of Victoria; and brothers, Leonard G. Darilek of Moulton and Frank U. Darilek of Shiner.

Preceded in death by: parents; and brothers, Edward E. Darilek, August V. Darilek, Ben L. Darilek and Ernest J. Darilek.

Services will be 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton.

Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4631.

Memorials: donor's choice.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

LILLIE JANCA DARILEK

Shiner Gazette, 1 Jul 1976

Mrs. V. J. Darilek Rites In Yoakum

Mrs. V. J. Darilek, nee Lillie Janca, of Rt. 2 Yoakum, died at 2:05 Sunday morning, Jun. 27, 1976 in Huth Memorial Hospital where she was a patient for several weeks. She attained the age of 79 years and 7 months.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday, June 28 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yoakum with Holy Mass concelebrated by the Rev. John Peters of Yoakum and the Rev. John A. Wagner of San Antonio. Burial was in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were her nephews, Johnny, Wesley and James Jiral, Henry Matocha of Victoria, Adolph Malek of Houston, and Joe Janca of Corpus Christi.

A Rosary was recited at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum where the body lay in state until an hour before time for services when it was taken to the church.

Mrs. Darilek, one of eight children, was born Nov. 27, 1896 at Plum near La Grange, daughter of Frank and Annie (Koniakovsky) Janca. About 1913 the family moved to the St. Ann's community near Petersville west of Yoakum.

On October 6, 1919, she was married to Joe V. Jiral and the couple made their home on a farm in the Lone Tree School community. Three children were born to this marriage union. A son, Alphonse, died in infancy and her husband died Feb. 9, 1943. On Nov. 22, 1946, she married Vinc J. Darilek, who died Nov. 19, 1959. Since then she made her home with a daughter.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Willie (Bessie) Immenhauser, Mrs. Arno (Stella) Pfuhl, both of Yoakum; a brother, August J. Janca of Yoakum; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Olga) Hajek of Shiner, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Besides her son and husbands, she was preceded in death by her father, Sept. 6, 1938; mother, Dec. 21, 1951; two brothers, Willie J. Janca, Oct. 4, 1973; Frank L. Janca, Oct. 13, 1960; three sisters, Mrs. Hugo (Bessie) Gerhold, Dec. 11, 1972; Mrs. Frank (Annie) Matocha, Sept. 26, 1968; and Julia Janca, an infant, July 21, 1895.

Contributed by Matt Cross

Mrs. Tom DARILEK

Mainland Times, Thursday, June 30, 1960

Mrs. Tom J. Darilek was buried Saturday, June 25, in St. Mary's Cemetery near Hallettsville, the Reverend Henry Psencik officiating. She was sixty-eight.

Survivors include her husband, three sons, E. H. Darilek, Emil Darilek, Adolph Darilek; two daughters, Mrs. Victor Tryner, and Mrs. George Ealigura [Valigura]; and thirteen grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JACOB DARR

Weimar Mercury, 30 Nov 1961, page 1

Hallettsville Tot, 3, Killed By Shredder

Jacob Darr, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Darr of Hallettsville, was killed instantly Sunday when he fell from the hood of a tractor into the blades of a shredder.

The father was driving the tractor, the boy sitting on the hood, just in front of him. The child lost his balance when the tractor hit a bump, and tumbled into the path of the shredder.

The accident occurred just 200 yards from the Darr home on Highway 90A about 4 miles west of hallettsville, shortly before noon.

The Darr family had recently moved to [Hallettsville]. Mr. Darr is employed in the construction of a dam at Waco and before moving to Hallettsville had worked on the Hallettsville flood control project.

In [addition] to his parents, Jacob is survived by three brothers, four sisters, both pairs of grandparents, and other relatives.

He was buried in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery after services in that church Tuesday morning.

DAVID INFANT

Weimar Mercury, 20 Feb 1920

DEATHS REPORTED WEDNESDAY

A three months old son of Emil Christen and wife died Wednesday, after a brief illness. The infant child of Eli David and wife of the Bila Hora community also died same day. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents.

Mr. DAVID

Shiner Gazette, 26 Jan 1911

Death of an Aged Man.

Early Sunday morning the report was circulated that an aged man, a Mr. David, was found dead in a tenant house on the Helmers place, just on the outskirts of the town. Death resulted from old age and natural causes, deceased being about 86 years old.

There being no known relatives and the deceased being without means, a self-appointed committee of citizens took charge of the burial under the direction of Mayor Louis Trautwein. A grave was dug and a coffin secured and the remains of the aged man were laid at rest. A popular subscription was raised to defray all the expenses of the burial. Mr. Joe Macha was the prime mover in this and experienced no difficulty in raising the desired amount. Those who assisted in the burial were Adolph Hundel, F. Konecny, W. Paul, Joe Konecny, Mayor Louis Trautwein, Joe Macha and G. W. Echenburg. Mr. David had been teaching in Lavaca and Fayette counties for about fifty years, and was well known.

Contributed by Matt Cross

VLASTA TUREK DAVID

Shiner Gazette

Vlasta Turek David

Vlasta Turek David, 72 years, of San Antonio, died at 5 p.m. at the Northgate Convalescent Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, September 2, 1997.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 5, at Porter Loring chapel in San Antonio, with the Rev. Jack Bush officiating.

Interment followed in Mission Burial Park, South, under the direction Porter Loring Funeral Home, San Antonio.

Pallbearers included: Billy Turek of Shiner and Bill DeBerry of Gonzales.

She was born in 1905 in Shiner to the late A.B. and Emily Kosharek Turek.

She is survived by one brother, Dr. Jerry Wm. Turek, of Beaumont; five nieces, Patty Swenson, Shirley Turek, both of Austin; Barbara DeBerry of Gonzales, Sharon Brauchle, of San Antonio, and Virginia Lee Mullens, of Shreveport, LA; and three nephews, Stanley Turek Jr. of San Antonio, Micahel Turek of Houston, and Billy Turek of Shiner.

She was preceded in death by her husband Olan David; her father, October 9, 1935; her mother, September 28, 1947; two sisters, Mrs. L. B. (Lucille) Duke, March 30, 1993 and Dennie Burleson, September 14, 1991; five brothers, Laddie Turek, July 16, 1921, Otto Turek, January 11, 1961, Stanley Turek, January 1, 1970, Albert Turek and William Turek.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARTHA YOUNG HUBERT DEBERRY

Shiner Gazette, 11 Mar 1903, page 1

Martha Young DeBerry.

Martha Young DeBerry, after a long illness, joined the countless van last Thursday evening at 5 o’clock, aged 57 years, 11 months and 4 days. A Christian patience characterized her life, though long an invalid. Deceased leaves a husband, a daughter, two sons, numerous relatives and many warm friends to mourn her death. In 1857 Miss Young married George Hubert and they cast their lot among us here. To them three children were born. In 1863 Mr. Hubert died, and in 1867 the widow married Ben Deberry, who with two devoted sons, Gaston and Claud, are left to fondly cherish her memory of a faithful wife and mother.

Oh, grave, where is your victory,
Oh, death, where is your sting
To her who waited patiently
To hear the angels sing?

Martha DeBerry may have an unmarked grave. Contributed by Matt Cross

BEN DEBORD

Weimar Mercury, 31 Dec 1892, page 2

News Special: Halletsville, Tex., Dec. 28.—James Garner, who on Monday night at a Christmas tree at salem, twelve miles below here, shot and killed Ben Debord, had had some trouble on a previous occasion, and meeting at the Christmas tree, went out to have a settlement, with the result as above stated. Both were young and unmarried men.

NORA FINCH DeBORD

Shiner Gazette, 14 Oct 1993

Nora DeBord

Nora DeBord, age 87 years, 5 months and 16 days, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1993.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, Yoakum with the Rev. Frank Hollan officiating.

Burail was in the Salem City Cemetery near Yoakum under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum.

Pallbearers were Kenneth Hobbs, James Dale DeBord, Calvin Dawlearn, Henry DeBord III, John DeBord and Brett DeBord.

She was born April 19, 1906, in Koerth to the late Belton and Margaret Parr Finch. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She is survived by four daughters, Nora Flint of Houston, Cupie Dawlearn of Pearland, Tencie Hobbs and Cookie Drexlar, both of Yoakum; five sons, Bill DeBord of Shiner, J.T. DeBord of Yoakum, Henry DeBord Jr. of Victoria, Jerry Dale DeBord and Uncie DeBord, both of Pearland; 36 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry DeBord; daughters, Henrietta DeBord and Jewel DeBord; son, Wayne DeBord; two sisters; six brothers; and seven grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANDREW JAMES DeHARDE

Shiner Gazette, 14 Jul 1960, page 1

DeHarde Infant Buried In Shiner

Burial services were held at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery Monday, July 4 for Andrew James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. DeHarde of San Antonio. The Rev. Father Sigismund Wojciechowski officiated.

Death occurred at birth Saturday, July 2 at 10:40 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonio.

Left to mourn his passing besides the parents, are two brothers and two sisters, Mark, Gregory, Beth and Kay DeHarde; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Braden of Shiner, Mr. and Mrs. Ben DeHarde of Yoakum and greatgrandmother, Mrs. Lena Wendel of Yoakum.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK DEMEL

Shiner Gazette, 16 Aug 1899, Halletsville News column

Mr. Frank Demel, who worked at the Ehler gin, near Gleckler, was so seriously injured that he died during a surgical operation. [Burial place unknown]

Contributed by Matt Cross

ADELA FLESSNER DERRICH

Shiner Gazette, 10 Jun 1920, page 1

Mrs. Adela Derrich

Died at her home near Shiner on Tuesday, June 1st, age 24 years, and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery on Thursday, June 3rd. Rev. Father Wolf conducted the funeral services.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNA BEIER DERRICH

Shiner Gazette, 8 Jan 1942, page 1

Mrs. Anna Derrich Goes To Her Reward

As quietly as she had lived, Mrs. Anna Derrich expired, giving her soul into the keeping of her Divine Savior whom she worshipped and served faithfully all of her long and useful life. The end came Sunday, Jan. 4, at 11 p. m. Surrounded by her loving husband and children and fortified by the last Sacraments of Holy Mother the Church, Mrs. Derrich passed into everlasting rest and peace where pain and sorrow is no more. She had attained the ripe old age of 80 years, 5 months and 11 days.

Mrs. Derrich had been ill for several years, during which time she was nursed with the tenderest of care by her children and a granddaughter who was reared in the home. Her presence in the home will be sorely missed by the children and especially by her aged husband, who is now bereft of a faithful life companion of more than three score years. She was one of the finest Christian women in this city, a devoted wife and perfect mother who taught her children to be devout christians [sic] and respected and beloved citizens. Everyone agrees that she did her task well. She counted her friends by her acquaintances, for to know her was to love her.

The deceased (nee Anna Beier) was born in Bernhau, Germany, July 23, 1861. In October, 1880, she was married there to Joseph Derrich. On June 3, 1881, the couple came to America and settled in Flatonia, Fayette county. From there they moved to Lavaca county, then to Gonzales county, and then back to Lavaca county. For the past 17 years the family resided here in town.

Mrs. Derrich was forced to face the many hardships and disappointments that were the lot of all the early settlers, but her faith and patience never wavered. Life meant much to her and held much for her, and to those she loved best she has left a rich legacy of a life well lived.

The funeral of this good lady was held Wednesday morning from the family home at 9:15 o’clock to the Shiner Catholic church for Requiem High Mass. Interment was made in the Shiner Catholic cemetery. Mons. Netardus said Mass and delivered a comforting sermon in English and Rev. E. Bily officiated at the grave.

Pall-bearers were Edwin Derrich, Edwin Kresta, Reinhod [sic] Anderle, Raymond Machart, Laddie Stavinoha and Joe Nagelmueller.

Survivors are the following: her husband; three sons, Joe of Shiner, Frank of El Campo, and Peter of Oak Grove; 5 daughters, Misses Annie, Mary, Emma and Martha and Mrs. Antonia Nagelmueller; one sister, Mrs. Frances Damal of Germany. One daughter, three sisters, two brothers and one half-brother, preceded her in death.

Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones, commending them to the God she loved so dearly while here upon earth.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNIE DERRICH

Feb 1972 Shiner Gazette news clipping

Miss Annie T. Derrich passed away at 6:45 a. m. Friday, February 11, 1972, at the Wm. Grant Athey home, 2311 Goldsmith, in Houston, where she had been residing for the past three years. She reached the age of 90 years and 3 months.

The body was taken to Shiner and lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home where the rosary was recited Saturday, February 12 at 8:00 p. m.

Funeral services were held from the Buffington Chapel at 3:15 p. m. Sunday, February 13, and continued at 3:30 p. m. in Saints Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church, with the Requiem Mass offered by the Rev. Msgr. John J. Hanacek.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Grant Athey of Houston, Edgar Huber of Shiner, Edwin Derrich and Eddie Riha of El Campo, Lloyd and Charlie Kurtz of Wharton.

Miss Derrich, the oldest of nine children, was born November 11, 1881, at Praha, Fayette County, Texas, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Beier) Derrich, natives respectively of Grosglockarddor, Austria and Bernhau, Germany. Her parents arrived in America on the third of June, 1881, settling first at Praha. In 1885, they moved to Moulton and two years later to the Dickson School community. In 1890, they established their home on a farm five miles west of Shiner, adjacent to and east of Highway 90A. They farmed until 1923 when she moved with her parents, brother, Joseph, and sisters, Mary, Emma, and Martha to 303 N. Ave. D in Shiner. In 1920, her brother Peter was bereft of his wife, nee Adella Flessner, leaving an infant daughter, Christina, who came to the Derrich home where she was reared and mothered by Miss Annie. She toiled long and hard to earn her livelihood and to rear and educate her charge.

Misses Annie, Mary and Martha resided at the family home in Shiner until three years ago when they went to make their home with their niece, Christina, and her family in Houston.

Survivors include two sisters, Misses Mary and Martha Derrich of Houston; nieces and nephews. Among the nieces is Mrs. Christina Derrich Athey of Houston; great-niece is Dr. Patricia Athey of Houston and other great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, January 4, 1942; her father, August 11, 1942; three sisters - Maria, died in infancy; Emma Derrich, October 27, 1944; Mrs. John (Antonia Elizabeth) Nagelmueller, November 3, 1967; three brothers - (the twins) Frank Derrich, June 28, 1967; Joseph Derrich, January 8, 1969; and Peter Paul Derrich, October 5, 1969.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ELO FRANK DERRICH

Shiner Gazette, Thurs., 25 Mar 1926

The little two-month-old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Derrich was buried in the Catholic Cemetery last Thursday. Services being conducted by Father Netardus, we extend sympathy.

Elo Frank Derrich, 17 Jan 1926–17 Mar 1926, was born to Anastasia Berckenhoff and Frank Derrich. Contributed by Matt Cross

EMMA DERRICH

Shiner Gazette, 2 Nov 1944, page 1

Miss Emma Derrich Passes Away Friday

Funeral services for Miss Emma Derrich, who passed away Friday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. were held Monday morning at 10 o’clock from the family residence in our city. Her death occurred in the Wagner Hospital, where she was taken in the hope that her health might be restored.

Rt. Rev. Mons. Netardus celebrated the Requiem High Mass and also delivered a touching sermon. Father Hoffmann performed the services at the home and at the grave in the Catholic cemetery, where her interment was made. Many friends and relatives paid their tribute to her memory by their presence and the floral offering was beautiful.

The following casket-bearers consigned the remains to their last resting place: Edwin Wolters, Alfred Brosch, John Seidenberger, J. J. Mikes, Edmund J. Anderle of Moulton, and Edwin Kresta of El Campo.

Emma Derrich, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Derrich Sr., was born in Gonzales county about 5 miles from Shiner, on Sept. 7, 1900 and attained the age of 44 years, 1 month and 20 days. She came to our town with her parents about 22 years ago. She and one of her sisters received their schooling in Austin. She was a kind and loving daughter and sister and her devotion to the family circle had no limit. While she has gone from our midst, from the conflicts and sorrows and pleasures of this life, she will live long in the hearts of her loved ones.

Survivors are her four sisters: Misses Annie, Mary and Martha and Mrs. Antonia Nagelmueller; three brothers, Joe of Shiner, Frank of El Campo and Peter of Moulton. Her mother passed away Jan. 4, 1942 and her father on Aug. 11, 1942.

We extend sincere sympathy to those who are bereaved by her passing. May God comfort them in their sorrow.

Among the out-of-town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Grant Athey of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Derrich and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kresta and family, Mrs. Frank Cross and son, Mrs. Chas. Kurtz and son, all of El Campo.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH DERRICH, Jr.

Shiner Gazette, Thurs., 16 Jan 1969

Funeral Services Held Friday For Joseph Derrich

Joseph Derrich, a long time resident of Shiner, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 1969 at the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness.

Mr. Derrich, one of nine children, was born on January 13, 1891 near Shiner in Gonzales County to Joseph and Anna (Beier) Derrich, natives of Grosglockarddorf, Austria and Bernhau, Germany, respectively. His parents came to America in June 1881, settling near Praha in Fayette County, Texas. In 1885, they moved near Moulton and two years later to the Dickson community. In 1890, they moved to a farm five miles west of Shiner, located adjacent to and east of Hwy. 90-A. There Joseph Derrich Jr. was born and resided with his parents, brothers and sisters until 1923, when they moved to Shiner. Mr. Derrich continued to reisde at 303 N. Ave. D with his sisters, Misses Annie, Mary and Martha Derrich, after their parents' deaths in 1942 until the present. His occupation as a carpenter brought him into contact with many of the residents of Shiner and neighboring communities. He attained the age of 77 years, 11 months and 25 days.

Funeral services were held at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, at 1:45 p.m. Friday, January 10, followed with Requiem Mass at 2:00 p.m. offered by the Rev. John J. Hanacek in Saints Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were William G. Athey of Houston, Edward Schlenker of Shiner, Edwin Derrich and Raymond Machart of El Campo, Frank Jahn of Burlington and W. L. Kurtz of Wharton.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Thursday, January 9 at 7 p.m.

Survivors include his sisters, Misses Annie, Mary and Martha Derrich of Shiner; one brother, Peter Derrich of Moulton; a niece, Mrs. Christine Athey of Houston, who was Athey of Houston [sic], who was raised by Joseph Derrich and his sisters; a nephew-in-law, William G. Athey, and a great-niece, Patricia Ann Athey, both of Houston.

He was preceded in death by his mother on January 4, 1942 and by his father on August 11, 1942. A sister, Maria, died in infancy and another sister, Miss Emma Derrich of Shiner, died October 27, 1944. One brother, Frank Derrich (his twin) of El Campo died June 28, 1967, and most recently a sister, Mrs. John (Antonia Elizabeth) Nagelmueller, died November 3, 1967.

We extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family and sincerely hope that they find comfort and inspiration in the fact that their loved one led a life full of kindness and good deeds and has gone to a fitting reward.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH DERRICH, Sr.

Shiner Gazette, Thurs., 20 Aug 1942

Joseph Derrich Sr. Passes Away

Joseph Derrich Sr., one of the most respected citizens of our little city, answered the call of his creator and entered into everlasting rest on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:20 p.m. Death occurred in the family home after and illness of long duration.

Funeral services were conducted from the family home on Thursday, August 13 at 9:45 a.m. Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Netardus who also paid fitting tribute to the life of the deceased. Interment was made in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery, Rev. Bily assisted with the final rites.

A large attendance of relatives and friends showed their love, respect and friendship for a good man.

Pallbearers were Raymond Machart, Edwin Derrich, Laddie Stavinoha, Chas. Kurtz, Joe Nagelmueller and Joe Anderle.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the St. Joseph's Society, of which he was a valued member.

Deceased was born in the old country, February 8, 1853 and covered the span of life in 89 years, six months and three days. He married before his departure from Europe and came to America with his wife at the age of 29 years. He was a true Christian in every sense of the word and was well known for his unselfish service to his family, neighbors, fellow man and his church.

Surviving are five daughters, Misses Annie, Mary, Emma and Martha Derrich of the home and Mrs. Antonia Nagelmueller also of Shiner, three sons, Joe of Shiner, Frank of El Campo and Peter of Moulton. Other survivors are 12 grandchildren, also one sister, Mrs. Louise Schwartz of Germany.

Mrs. Derrich preceded her husband to the grave on January 4 of this year. To those who mourn the passing the Gazette extends sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LOUISA HEINRICH ANDERLE DERRICH

Undated newspaper clipping

Mrs. Peter Derrich Of Moulton Passes

Saturday, Mrs. Peter (Louise) Derrich, 76, of Moulton passed away at her Moulton home after five years of illness. Her funeral was held Monday, Father Vinklarek officiating. She was a sister of Mrs. Mary Hanslik of Hallettsville.

A native of High Hill, she first married John Anderle, who passed away in 1920. Four years later she married Peter Derrich settling in the Moulton Community.

Surviving are: her husband, Peter Derrich of Moulton; five sons: Joe F. of Bronte, Edmund J. of Moulton, Reinhold R. of Victoria, John R. of Houston and Robert A. of Point Comfort; one daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Sophia) Mikulencak of Moulton; one step-daughter, Mrs. Grant (Christina) Athey of Harlingen; 19 grandchildren; one brother Rudolph Heinrich of San Antonio; and three sisters: Mrs. Mary Hanslik of Hallettsville, Mrs. Annie Haikenwaelder of Houston and Mrs. Emma Billimek of Shiner, Route 3.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARTHA DERRICH

Shiner Gazette, 24 Nov 1977

Miss Derrich Dies In Houston

Miss Martha Derrich of Houston died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 1977 in a Houston hospital at the age of 73 years and 11 months.

The body was brought to Shiner and lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home until 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 when it was conveyed to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Fred Gallagher.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were W.L. Kurtz of Wharton, Edwin Derrich Jr., Ed Rih and Ray Machart, all of El Campo and Jim Kendrigan and Grant Athey of Houston.

Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Buffington Chapel led by the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon.

Miss Derrich, the youngest of nine children, was born Dec. 18, 1903, near Shiner, in Gonzales County, Texas, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Beier) Derrich, natives respectively of Grosglockardorf, Austria and Bernhau, Germany.

Her parents arrived in America June 3, 1881 and settled first at Praha. In 1885, they moved near Moulton and two years later to the Dickson School community. In 1890, they established their home on a farm five miles west of Shiner, adjacent to and east of Hwy 90A.

They farmed until 1923, when the family moved to 303 N Ave D in Shiner. In 1920, her brother, Peter, was bereft of his wife, nee Adella Flessner, leaving an infant daughter, Christina, who came to the Derrich home where she was raised and mothered by the Derrich sisters and brother. She toiled long and hard as a domestic to earn and contribute to the family’s livelihood.

Misses Annie, Mary and Martha continued to reside at the family home in Shiner until 1969 when they went to make their home with their niece, Christina, and her family in Houston.

Survivors include a sister, Miss Mary Derrich of Houston; numerous nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Grant (Christina) Athey of Houston.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jan. 4, 1942; her father, Aug. 11, 1942; four sisters, Maria, died in infancy; Emma, Oct. 27, 1944; Mrs. John (Antonia) Nagelmueller, Nov. 3, 1967; Annie, Feb. 11, 1972; three brothers, (the twins), Frank, June 28, 1967; Joseph, Jan. 8, 1969; and Peter Paul Derrich, Oct. 5, 1969.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY DERRICH

Shiner Gazette, Mar 1984

Mary Derrich Laid To Rest

Miss Mary Derrich, 97, formerly of Shiner, died Saturday morning Mar. 3, 1984 at her residence, 2311 Goldsmith, in Houston following a short illness.

Funeral services were held Monday, Mar. 5 at 2 p.m. at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon officiating.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were William G. Athey, James M. Kendrigan, both of Houston, W. Lloyd Kurtz and Eddie Riha, both of El Campo.

A rosary was recited Sunday, Mar. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner where the body lay in state until an hour before service time when it was taken to the church.

Miss Derrich, one of nine children, was born Feb. 24, 1887 near Shiner, in Gonzales County, Texas, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Beier) Derrich, natives respectively of Grosglockardorf, Austria and Bernhau, Germany.

Her parents arrived in America June 3, 1881 and settled first at Praha. In 1885, they moved near Moulton and two years later to the Dickson School community. In 1890, they established their home on a farm five miles west of Shiner, adjacent to and east of Hwy 90A.

They farmed until 1923, when the family moved to 303 N Ave. D in Shiner. In 1920, her brother, Peter, was bereft of his wife, nee Adella Flessner, leaving an infant daughter, Christina, who came to the Derrich home where she was raised and mothered by her grandparents and the Derrich sisters and brothers.

Miss Mary and two sisters, Annie and Martha continued to reside at the family home in Shiner until 1969 when they went to make their home with their niece, Christina, and her family in Houston who provided tender and devoted care during their remaining years.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, including Mrs. William G. (Christina) Athey; and a great-niece, Patricia Ann Athey, M.D. and her two children, Annemarie Katherine and Michael Patrick Kindrigan, all of Houston.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jan. 4, 1942; her father, Aug. 11, 1942; five sisters, Maria, died in infancy; Emma Derrich, Oct. 27, 1944; Mrs. John (Antonia Elizabeth) Nagelmueller, Nov. 3, 1967; Annie Derrich, Feb. 11, 1972; Martha Derrich, Nov. 18, 1977; three brothers, (the twins), Frank Derrich, June 28, 1967; Joseph Derrich, Jan. 8, 1969; and Peter Paul Derrich, Oct. 5, 1969, Miss Mary was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Contributed by Matt Cross

PETER PAUL DERRICH

Shiner Gazette, Thurs., 16 Oct 1969

Graveside Rites Held In Shiner For Peter Derrich

Peter Paul Derrich of Moulton passed away at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 1969 at the Stevens Convalescent Home in Hallettsville at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 17 days.

Moulton business places paid their last respects to Mr. Derrich, former businessman, by remaining closed during the services which were held Tuesday, October 7 at 9 a.m. from the Smith Funeral Home followed by Requiem Mass at 9:15 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert Schmidt officiated at the last rites.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Daniel, Emanuel and Nelson Anderle of Victoria; Bobby and Edwin Anderle of Bloomington and Anton J. Anderle of Point Comfort.

A rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Monday, October 6 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Derrich, one of nine children, was born on June 18, 1893 near Shiner in Gonzales County, son of Joseph and Anna (Beier) Derrich, natives of Grosglockarddorf, Austria and Bernhau, Germany, respectively. His parents came to America in June 1881, settling near Praha in Fayette County, Texas. In 1885, they moved near Moulton and two years later to the Dickson community. In 1890, they moved to a farm five miles west of Shiner, located adjacent to and east of Hwy. 90-A. There Peter Derrich was born and resided with his parents, brothers and sisters.

He was married to Adela Flessner and the couple made their home on a farm near Shiner. One child, Christina, was born to this union. His wife died June 1, 1920.

On May 12, 1924, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Louise Anderle, nee Heinrich, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton. The family farmed for their livelihood in that community until 1941, when they moved to Moulton where he operated a poultry business for many years before his retirement. One daughter, Sophia, was born to this union. He was preceded in death by his second wife on July 29, 1961.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alfred B. (Sophia) Mikulencak of Moulton; Mrs. W. G. (Christina) Athey of Houston; five stepsons, Joe F. Anderle of Ballinger, Edmund J. Anderle of Moulton, Reinhold R. Anderle of Victoria; John R. Anderle of Houston and Robert A. Anderle of Point Comfort; three sisters, Misses Annie, Mary and Martha Derrich, all of Houston; six grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren, and six step great-grandchildren, and six stepgreat-grandchildren.

Besides his wives, he was preceded in death by his mother on January 4, 1942 and by his father on August 11, 1942; three sisters, Maria, died in infancy, Miss Emma Derrich of Shiner, died October 27, 1944, Mrs. John (Antonia Elizabeth) Nagelmueller, died November 3, 1967; two brothers (twins), Frank Derrich of El Campo died June 28, 1967 and Joseph Derrich of Shiner died January 8, 1969.

Genial, friendly, and with a keen interest in all that was going on about him, Mr. Derrich was well known, liked and respected by all who knew him. He touched and enriched many people and will be sorely missed by a host of friends as well as his family and other relatives.

Contributed by Matt Cross

SAMUEL DEVALL

Colorado Citizen, 28 Jan 1892, page 2

Hallettsville New Era: The news of the death of County Treasurer Sam Devall on Monday, January 18th, was heard with sorrow in this city, from every mouth came expressions of esteem in kind memory of his noble and pure character, as well as his many natural qualities that have endeared him to his large acquaintance.

Samuel Devall, aged 65 years, born at Abbeville, S. C., was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery.

SAMUEL J. DICKEY

Weimar Mercury, 29 Dec 1906, page 8

Halletsville, Dec. 18.—S. J. Dickey, one of the oldest residents of this county, died at his home this morning after a lingering illness. He was about 70 years of age and leaves a large family, all grown.

Samuel J. Dickey, 22 Jul 1825-19 Dec 1907, was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery.

MARY ELIZABETH DICKSON

Shiner Gazette, 21 Mar 1906

Death of Mrs. M. E. Dickson.

Mrs. M. E. Dickson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Green, in this city at 5 o’clock p. m. on Friday, March 16, aged 74 years and 66 days.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Laird Dickson was born Jan. 9, 1832, in Richmond, Va.; moved when 5 years of age with her parents to Mississippi; was married to Walter Priestly Dickson in Orizaba, Tippah Co., Miss., August 3rd, 1848; moved to Gonzales Co., Texas, in 1854, locating in Lavaca Co. Dec., 1857, at what is now known as the old Dickson homestead, until January 1892, when she went to Wharton, Texas, to live with her son, H. B. Dickson, after the death of his wife (nee Clem Hughs). Mrs. Dickson then made her home there until 1897, since dividing her time between her two surviving children, Mrs. S. T. Taylor of Wharton and Mrs. Wm. Green of Shiner.

Mrs. Dickson’s five sons preceded her to the Great Beyond, namely: Thos. A. Dickson, William A. Dickson Hamilton B. Dickson, Walter Victor and Priestly Frank Dickson. Surviving Mrs. Dickson are her two daughters, Mrs. S. T. Taylor of Wharton county, and Mrs. William Green of Shiner, and the following grandchildren: Raymond Dickson of Wharton, Mrs. India Palmie of Iago, Mrs. W. S. Brooks of Wharton, Mrs Beneke of Houston, Mrs. W. A. Kincheloe of Shiner Miss Cleo Dickson, Tyra and Hamilton Dickson of Moulton and Dickson Green of Shiner and one sister, Mrs. M. Cook of Yoakum.

The funeral took place Saturday March 17th, interment in the city cemetery, Rev. H. M. Rowland of Flatonia officiating. The bereaved relatives have the earnest sympathy of all friends. After life’s fitful fever, she sleeps well.

Shiner Gazette, 21 Mar 1906

The following relatives and friends were in the city last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. M. E. Dickson: Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Palmie, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Taylor; Messrs. G. C. Duncan, Judge Barbee and G. G. Kelly of Wharton; Mrs. Wm. Kincheloe, Miss Cleo. Dickson, Mr. Tyra Dickson, Mr. James Cherry and sister of Moulton; Mesdames. Bailey Fannie Dilworth, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Dilworth of Gonzales.

Mary Elizabeth Dickson, 9 Jan 1832 – 16 Mar 1906, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

WILLIAM A. DICKSON

Shiner Gazette, 19 Dec 1900

Resolutions of Respect.

Resolutions of respect passed by the Moulton Lodge No. 3582, Knights of Honor, of Moulton, Texas, upon the death of Brother Wm. Dickson:

Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Dictator of the Universe to remove from our midst Bro. Wm. Dickson, be it resolved

1st. That in the death of Bro. Dickson this lodge has lost a true ank [sic] faithful brother, his family a loving husband and father, and the community a good citizen.

2d. That this lodge sends condolence to the bereaved family and sympathizes with them in their great loss.

3d. That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge and a copy thereof be sent to the bereaved family, and also be published in the Moulton Eagle and Shiner Gazette.

F. T. FEHRENKAMP,
J. D. THORNTON,
HENRY KRAUSE.

Committee.

Moulton, Tex., Dec. 8, 1900.

William A. Dickson, 24 Sep 1853 – 4 Dec 1900, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

ALFRED PAUL DIERSCHKE, Sr.

Victoria Advocate, 22 Jan 2007

ALFRED PAUL DIERSCHKE SR.

MOULTON - Alfred Paul Dierschke Sr., 82, of Moulton, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007. He was born Sept. 18, 1924, in Austin County, to the late Paul and Mary Wotipka Dierschke. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran, a self-employed carpenter, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,

Survivors: wife, Annie Mae Fojtik Dierschke of Moulton; daughters, Marjorie Anders of Victoria, Lind Machacek and Mary Lou Dierschke, both of Moulton, and Donna Wehmeyer of Georgetown; sons, Alfred Dierschke Jr. of Moulton, Alvin Dierschke of Wallis, and Manuel Dierschke of New Caney; half-sister, Elizabeth Kurtz of Shiner; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: sister, Pauline Marko; 10 half-sisters; brother, Roman Dierschke; and three half-brothers.

Visitation will begin 11 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rev. Bob Knippenberg officiating. Burial will follow at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4631

Pallbearers: Andy, Paul, and Michael Dierschke; Alphonse, Jerry, and Steve Fojtik.

Honorary pallbearers: all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CYNTHIA MARIE DIERSCHKE

Victoria Advocate, 13 Jan 2007

CYNTHIA MARIE DIERSCHKE

HALLETTSVILLE - Mrs. Cynthia Marie Dierschke, 56, died Jan. 11, 2007.

She was born on Feb. 23, 1950 to Charles and Irene Zimmermann Krametbauer in Shiner. She was a member of Christen Mothers, Catholic Daughters of Americas, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She married Ronnie Dierschke on Aug. 24, 1968 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. She received an associate's degree in nursing, with highest honors, and practiced as a registered nurse.

Survivors: husband, Ronnie of Hallettsville; three daughters, Rhonda Garcia of Hallettsville, Rachel Dierschke of Round Rock, and Debra Wenske of Houston; parents Charles and Irene Zimmermann Krametbauer of Shiner; two sisters, Charlene Christ of Hallettsville, and Claudia Tousek of Austin; and three grandchildren, Andrew, Abbey, and Audrey. Cynthia was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating, with burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation: Noon Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home.

Rosaries: 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Pallbearers: Billy Dierschke, Billy Mozisek, Royce Dusek, Charles Christ, Frank Jares, John Garcia, Jeremy Wenske, and Alton Rau.

Online condolences at www.kubenafuneralhome.com.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LARRY LEE DIERSCHKE

Victoria Advocate, 29 Dec 2000

LARRY L. DIERSCHKE

SHINER—Larry Lee Dierschke, 53, of Shiner, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000. He was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Moulton, to Lorene Madala Dierschke of Moulton and the late Reinhold Dierschke. He was a customer representative at AT&T for 31 years and Catholic. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Texas Army National Guard and the Pioneers of America. Survivors: wife, Jeanette Bujnoch Dierschke; daughter, Gwen Schlamb of Victoria; son, Jeffrey Dierschke of Houston; mother; sisters, Jeanette Targac of Moulton and Rita Bradley of Houston; brothers, Roy Dierschke and Melvin Dierschke, both of Sealy, Dennis Dierschke of Shiner, Floyd Dierschke of Houston and Harvey Dierschke of Woodsboro; and one grandson. Preceded in death by: father. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Services will be 10 a.m. today at the church, the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352. Pallbearers: Dean Bujnoch, Harvey Gene Dierschke, Corey Vana, Maurice Bujnoch, Brandon Roznovsky, Steven Dierschke, Richard Dierschke, Travis Pilat and Thomas Landers IV. Honorary pallbearers: Roy Dierschke, Harvey Dierschke, Melvin Dierschke, Dennis Dierschke, Floyd Dierschke and Roger Sralla. Memorials: Shiner Catholic School.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY WOTIPKA FISHBECK DIERSCHKE

Moulton Eagle, 4 Mar 1938

Mrs. Paul Dierschke Buried Here Tuesday

Mrs. Paul Dierschke, aged 50 years, six months and six days, died Sunday at 1:30 P.M. at the state hospital in San Antonio where she had been an inmate for the past 12 years. The funeral took place from the family home near Moulton Tuesday A.M. at 8:30. Services were at St. Joseph's Church and burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery, Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating.

Pallbearers were Ben and George Novak, Frank Miculka, Jerry Kurtz, Willie Muehlstein, and Ludwig Mikes.

On November 16, 1909 she was married to Jim Fishbeck who passed away June 21, 1918. To this union four children were born, Jim, Victor, Mary and Mrs. Elizabeth Kurtz.

On January 5, 1920 she was married to Paul Dierschke and to this union three children were born, Ramon, Alfred and Pauline Dierschke. She also leaves to mourn 8 stepchildren, her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roman Wotipka of Flatonia, four sisters, Mrs. Gustine Mochac of Houston, Mrs. Bertha Novak and Mrs. Betty Miculka and Sister Hiltaude of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, one brother Ed Wotipka Flatonia and one grandchild. One sister and one brother preceded her in death.

Mary Dierschke was the daughter of Barbara Filipp and Roman Wotipka. The date for her marriage to Paul Dierschke as listed in the obituary is incorrect. Parish registers for St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton show the date as 4 Jan 1921. Jim Fishbeck passed away 21 Jun 1917, not 1918 as stated in obituary.Contributed by Matt Cross

PAUL A. DIERSCHKE

Moulton Eagle, 30 Sep 1949

Funeral Rites Held Saturday for Paul A. Dierschke, 72

Paul A. Dierschke, a resident of Moulton for many years, passed away at a San Antonio hospital Thursday, September 22, at 6:35 A. M. after an illness extending over a period of several months.

Funeral services were held from the Smith Funeral Chapel in Moulton Saturday morning at 8:30 P.M. and Requiem High Mass was conducted at the St. Joseph's Church at 9:00 o'clock by Rev Joseph Kopp. The rosary was recited at the funeral chapel Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 o'clock.

The pallbearers were Ad. A. Haas, Rud. A. Haas, E.A. Oehl, William Hoepfl Sr., Theo. Wenske and Jim Kubicek. Mr. Dierschke was born February 26, 1877 and reached the age of 72 years, six months and 26 days. He lived here all of his life.

On November 25, 1902, he married Miss Bernadine Maikoetter who preceded him in death in 1918. In January of 1921 he was married to Mrs. Mary Fishbeck.

Survivors include nine daughters, Mrs. William Muehlstein of Victoria, Mrs. Emil Muehlstein and Mrs. Edwin Muehlstein, both of Moulton, Mrs. Sidonia Klare of Houston, Mrs. Hilton Schaefer of Halletsville, Mrs. Gertrude Klare of Victoria, Mrs. Wm. Matula of Sinton and Mrs. Wm. Sevcik of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Victor Marko of Moulton. Two sons, Roman and Alfred Dierschke both of Moulton, two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ludwig Mikes of Moulton and Mrs. Jerry Kurtz of Shiner, two stepsons Jim Fishbeck of Moulton and Victor Fishbeck of Hallettsville, 26 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. August Elster of Damon and Mrs. Frank Wick of Halletsville.

Contributed by Matt Cross

PAULINE M. ALBRECHT DIERSCHKE

Victoria Advocate, 1 Jan 1998, page 10A

PAULINE M. DIERSCHKE

HALLETTSVILLE - Pauline Marie Dierschke, 71, of Hallettsville, died Wednesday, December 31, 1997.

She was born Jan. 1, 1926, in Lavaco [sic] County to the late Frank and Theresa Antrich Albrecht. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church.

Survivors: daughters, Carol Rau of Cuero and Joan Dusek and Judy Mozisek, both of Hallettsville; sons, Billy Dierschke and Ronnie Dierschke, both of Hallettsville; half-brother, Calvin Albrecht of Hallettsville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Roman J. Dierschke.

Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church in Hallettsville, the Rev. Robert Gerlich officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 798-3271.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ROMAN J. DIERSCHKE

Victoria Advocate, 25 Sep 1989, page 12A

Roman Dierschke

Advocate News Service

HALLETTSVILLE—Roman J. Dierschke, 67, of Hallettsville, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday in a Victoria hospital.

He was born Oct. 21, 1921, in Moulton to the late Paul and Mary Wotipka Dierschke. He was a car salesman for more than 20 years, and after his retirement he owned and operated Texas Style Barbecue. He married Pauline Albrecht on Sept. 3, 1946, in Moulton.

Mr. Dierschke was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moulton VFW Post 6971, Hallettsville Lions Club, Lavaca Farm Bureau and Moulton Sons of Hermann Lodge. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the 36th infantry division of Texas and serving the European Theater in France and Italy for five years.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Celestino Say officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Kubena Funeral Home by the parish and at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church by the societies.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the body will lie in state until 9 a.m. Tuesday when it will be taken to the church for services.

Surviving are his wife, Pauline Dierschke of Hallettsville; three daughter, Mrs. Carol Biehunko, Mrs. Joan Dusek and Mrs. Judy Mozisek, all of Hallettsville; two sons, Billy and Ronnie Dierschke, both of Hallettsville; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Marko of Richmond; a brother, Alfred Dierschke Sr. of Moulton; four half-sisters, Mrs. Elvera Schaefer of Hallettsville, Mrs. Gertrude Heinold of Victoria, Mrs. Olivia Sevcik of Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. Elizabeth Kurtz of Shiner; and a half-brother, Victor Fishbeck of Hallettsville.

Contributed by Matt Cross

GUSTAV DIERSEN

Hallettsville New Era, 24 Dec 1909

Birth and Death Record.

DEATHS

Dec 6—Gustav Diersen, aged 24 years, abscess of brain, Hackberry.

WILLIAM DILLARD

Shiner Gazette, 16 Dec 1909, page 1

Another Landmark Gone.

On last Saturday evening Mr. William Dillard, who was the janitor of the court house complained of not feeling well and was taken with a congestive chill from which he never rallied and died at his home in this city at 10:30 p. m. Tuesday, at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 4 days.

The funeral services were conducted by the Masonic Lodge of this city at 10:30 yesterday.

Interment was held at the city cemetery. – Hallettsville Herald.

Shiner Gazette, 16 Dec 1909, page 1

The following applications were made for janitor of the courthouse caused by death of Wm. Dillard: F. Vollentine, W. C. Patteseon, M. B. Woodall and Wm. Wharton. – Hallettsville Herald.

Hallettsville New Era, 24 Dec 1909

Birth and Death Record.

DEATHS

Dec 7—Wm. Dillard, aged 78 years and 6 months, la grippe, Hallettsville.

W.M. Dillard, 3 Jun 1831 – 7 Dec 1909; husband of K.H., was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

MRS. FERDINAND DITTRICH, SR.

Weimar Mercury, 3 Feb 1933

Mrs. Ulrich's Mother Dead.

Mrs. Ferdinand Dittrich, Sr., of the High Hill community died last Sunday at the family home, aged 86 years, after a brief illness. The funeral took place at High hill Tuesday, with Rev. Gerlach officiating.

Mrs. Dittrich was the mother of Mrs. Carolina Ulrich and Mrs. Mary Ulrich of near Weimar, also Mrs. Ludmilla Berger of Schulenburg, and Messrs. Joseph, Ferdinand, Jr., and Frank Dittrich, all of High Hill.

Mrs. Dittrich was born in Austria in 1846, came to this country with her husband in October, 1873, locating in the High Hill section, where practical-[sic.]

The heartfealt sympathy of the Mercury goes out to her bereaved ones.

BYRON DIXON

Yoakum – Byron Dixon passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at the age of 89 years. He was born in Whitton Community, Van Zandt County, Texas on March 19, 1911. He was the youngest of four children born to William Hearn Dixon and Lucy Eunice Blassingame Dixon.

Byron grew up in Mabank, Texas. Mr. Dixon entered his lifetime career in the funeral business in 1931.

Mr. Dixon came to Yoakum in 1946 to work for Mr. L. D. Buffington at Buffington Funeral Home. When Mr. Buffington died, Mr. Dixon purchased the funeral home from Mrs. Buffington in 1948. He later built funeral homes in Shiner and Gonzales. Mr. Dixon retired from the funeral business in 1981.

He was preceded [in death] by his parents [and] first wife Pauline Barton Dixon 2/15/80. He then married Pally Wagener Dixon who died on 12/10/2000. Also his brother, William Hester Dixon.

He is survived by step-sons: Dr. Jimmy Barton, Ralph Seidel; step-daughter: Phyllis Fields; nephew: the Rev. Bill Jones; niece: Lucia Street: numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sisters: Lena E. Jones and Mae Niedermeyer.

Funeral services for Byron will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2001 at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 18, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials: donor’s choice.

Unidentified newspaper clipping contributed by Rex Moore

DODD Infant

Weimar Mercury, 16 Feb 1895, page 2

A horrifying and sad accident occurred at Yoakum Saturday morning about 9 o'clock. Mrs. W. T. Dodd, who resides near the Riggs place on East Hill, went to visit a sick friend and left her 16-months-old child locked in the house. A short time afterward a fire alarm was sounded and when Mrs. Dodd stepped out to learn its whereabouts she saw her house a mass of flames. Rev. T. W. Statton heard the poor child's heart-rendring screams for help, and attempted to jump through a window and rescue it, but the flames laved his face and hands . . . and he had to be taken home. The child's cries were soon hushed while the motoher and father . . without wringing their hands in agony. After the fire the charred remains of the child were . . . and placed in a coffin and . . . The good people of Yoakum . . up a purse for the afflicted . . . who lost all their possessions.

D. M. DODD

Weimar Mercury
September 14, 1895 pg 2

News Special: Halletsville.Tex, September 11.—A pistol shot and the screams of a woman this morning about 9 o'clock drew a crowd to the residence occupied by Mr. D. M. Dodd. There, on a bed, lay the lifeless body of D. M. Dodd, who had fired a ball from a pistol into his left breast and died almost immediately. He got up this morning in, ate his breakfast and went to town, got a shave and returned home, People he passed on the street noticed nothing unusual about him and nothing he did, attracted his wife's attention, she being busy with her house work, until she heard the shot, where-upon she ran into the room. He was a middle aged man and had been here about a year as cotton buyer for Slayden, Clarkson & Robards, of San Antonio, and was liked by all who knew him, as he was one of those jovial men who had a pleasant word for everybody. No reason is known for his act except that he had been drinking considerable and had repeatedly told parties that he would quit that day, only to drink the next, and it is supposed that he concluded he could not quit, although he did not drink to intoxication. In his coat pocket was found a note, as follows:

"Dear Wife: I think it is more honorable to die than to live the life I am living. Wire F. M. to come, and I would rather be buried at Gonzales. I love you, Jennie, for I think you are a noble woman, Good bye."

The "F. M." referred to is a son residing at Waelder. Another grown son resided here with his father. Both are children by a former wife. His present wife has no children.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

ALLEN "PETE" DOLEJSI

Victoria Advocate, November 9, 2008

Deceased Name: ALLEN "PETE" DOLEJSI

YOAKUM—Allen "Pete" Dolejsi passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. He was born Aug. 13, 1945 to the late Allen and Irma Schroeder Dolejsi.

He was a member of United Martin Luther Lutheran Church and a veteran.

Survivors: wife, Ann; son, Harold Jaschke and wife Dona; daughters, Theresa Jaschke, Debbie Hilton and husband David; grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew Hilton and Eric and Emily Jaschke; sisters, Janet Frers and husband Robert, Doris Lilie and husband Kenny; sister-in-law, Patricia Bednorz; numerous nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by: parents and grandparents.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 9, at United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Shiner with Pastor Elaine Gomulka officiating.

Memorials may be given to Accolade Hospice, 222 W. Grand Avenue, Yoakum, TX. 77995

Online guest book may be signed at thielecooper.com.

Arrangements with Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

FRANK DOLEJSI

Shiner Gazette, 30 Aug 1923

Frank Dolejsi

Tuesday night, August 21st, the sad message came to loved ones of the sudden death of husband and father at Kenedy, whence he had gone just the Sunday previous for the benefit of rheumatism. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon from the family residence, thence to Catholic Church were Rev. F. X. Wolf conducted the services. Mr. Dolejsi was born in Austin county October 12, 1875, He was married in 1902 to Miss Matilda Berckenhoff who survives him. Also five children, Agnes, August, Willie, Alvina and Frances. His mother, Mrs. Katy Dolejsi of Guadalupe and a sister, Mrs. Antonia Janecek of the same place. Three other sisters, Mesdames Marie Dethloff of Cat Springs, Annie Hoss of Brenham and Katie Kollatschny of San Antonio survive him, also two brothers Jim Dolejsi of Cuero and Chas. Dolejsi of Shiner.

Mr. Dolejsi had been a prominent ginner and miller for a number of years and as a mark of respect all the gins closed for one hour during the funeral services. The pallbearers were selected from the lodges of which deceased was a member and were as follows: W. Paul, Tom Marcak, R. B. Kroulik, Fred Kram, J. H. Huebner and Aug. Mladenka. The Gazette offers sympathy to the grief stricken household.

Contributed by Matt Cross

KATE BERKENHOFF DOLEJSI

Hallettsville Herald, 7 Mar 1901

Mrs. Kate Dolejsi, wife of Frank Dolejsi of Shiner and daughter of Ben Berkenhoff, formerly of Praha, died in Flatonia last Thursday and her remains carried to Shiner for burial. Several of our citizens went down for the funeral. —Flatonia Argus

Contributed by Matt Cross

MATILDA BERCKENHOFF DOLEJSI

Shiner Gazette, 19 Apr 1962

Mrs. Frank Dolejsi In Shiner April 11

Mrs. Mathilda Dolejsi passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. T. Baird in San Antonio on Monday, April 9, 1962. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11 at 9:45 a.m. and continued at the Shiner Catholic Church with Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. Zizik-Kearns-Downing, San Antonio, and Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner were in charge of services. Rosary was recited at the local funeral home Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Fathers Albert Maneth, Lawrence Walsh of San Antonio and John J. Hanacek of Shiner officiated at the last rites.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery with Charles Brosch, Francis Berckenhoff, Arthur Kloesel, Edward Roeder, Alfred Stiborek and Victor Pollack serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Dolejsi, a resident of Shiner for many years, was born August 2, 1878 in Mulberry, Texas, daughter of Bernard and Theresa (Hajek) Berckenhoff. At the time of her death she reached the age of 83 years, eight months and seven days. She had been in ill health for the past eight months.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J. F. (Millie) Gayle of Atascosa, Mrs. R. E. (Agnes) Morin and Mrs. R. T. (Frances) Baird of San Antonio; one son, August Dolejsi of Robstown; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Dolejsi, August 23, 1923; daughter, Mrs. J. M. (Alvina) Kroeger died April 29, 1934; also a granddaughter, Joyce Morin passed away on May 26, 1932; four sisters, Mrs. Henry (Mary) Janecek, Charco, Mrs. Joseph (Elenora) Brosch, Yoakum, Mrs. Anton (Anna) Bleier and Mrs. Frank (Katie) Dolejsi, Shiner; six brothers, Fritz Berckenhoff, Moulton, Willie, Albert and Felix Berckenhoff of Shiner; Bernard and Roman died in infancy.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALBERT DOLEZAL, Sr.

Shiner Gazette, 9 Apr 1970, page 1

Rites Tuesday For Albert Dolezal, Sr.

Funeral services for Albert Dolezal Sr. were held from the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, Tuesday, April 7 at 9:00 a.m. and continued at 9:15 a.m. at Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church with Requiem Mass offered by the Rev. Patrick Marron.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Hajek, Eugene Simper, Anton Janik, Joe Tesar, Ernest Kral and Aug. Welfl, all of Shiner.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Monday, April 6, at 8:00 p.m. by the Parish and at 8:15 p.m. by fellow members of the K.J.T. Society.

Mr. Dolezal, age 85 years, 3 months and 16 days, died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 1970 in St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital, Houston, where he had been a patient for four days.

Mr. Dolezal, one of eleven children, three of whom died in infancy, was born on December 19, 1884 in Netolice, Czechoslovakia, son of Albert and Annie (Michal) Dolezal. When he was two years old, the family came to America and settled at Sweet Home. About 1902, they located on a farm in the Green School community.

He was married to Frances Kurtz, daughter of Joseph and Magdalene (Lauer) Kurtz, on October 15, 1912 in the Shiner Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jos. Klobouk officiating. To this union, two children were born. The couple farmed in the Shiner area for many years, then retired and moved to town. After the death of his wife on July 21, 1966, he moved to Houston and made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Krotofil and family.

Surviving are a son, Albert Frank Dolezal, Jr. of Seabrook; daughter, Mrs. Felix (Frances) Krotofil of Houston; three brothers, John and Frank Dolezal of Shiner, Tom Dolezal of Gonzales; two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Mary) Strakos, Mrs. Louis (Bettie) Balajka, both of Shiner; five grandchildren, Albert Eugene Dolezal of Seabrook, Mrs. Gene Franklin (Diane Elizabeth Dolezal) Schneider, Deborah Ann, Steven Michael and Ronald James Krotofil, all of Houston.

His father died November 9, 1933, his mother on August 11, 1940; two sisters, Miss Annie November 27, 1962 and Miss Katie Dolezal, August 25, 1964.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALBERT F. DOLEZAL

Shiner Gazette, 25 Jul 1985, page 5B

Albert F. Dolezal Burial In Shiner

Albert F. Dolezal of Seabrook, formerly of Shiner died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, 1985 in the Clear Lake Hospital at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 20 days.

The body was brought to Shiner and lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, until 1 p.m. Sunday, July 21 when it was taken to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Abdon Josol conducted the funeral services and celebrated the Holy Mass.

Burial followed in the SPJST Cemetery in Shiner. Serving as pallbearers were August Madala, Dennis Dierschke, Felix Svoboda, A.A. Svoboda, Edward Kokas, all of Shiner and Marion Mosely of Texas City.

Rosary was recited Saturday, July 20 at 8:15 p.m. led by Father Abdon at the Buffington Chapel.

Mr. Dolezal, one of two children, was born Sept. 29, 1916 at Shiner, son of Albert and Frances (Kurtz) Dolezal, natives respectively of Netolice, Czechoslovakia and near Yoakum, Texas. He was married to Della Benes, and was a retired supervisor in the oil business.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Della Dolezal of Seabrook, a daughter, Diane Schneider of Rosenberg; a son, Albert E. Dolezal of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Felix (Frances Marie) Krotofil of Houston.

He was preceded in death by his mother, July 21, 1966; and his father, Apr. 5, 1970.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALFONS DOLEZAL

Lavaca County Tribune, 6 Dec 1946, page 1

Shiner Veteran Meets Tragic Death

Seldom did Shiner so sad a death see as was that of Alphonse Dolezal Tuesday. Tragic was the sight especially of his young wife of 14 months, crushed with grief. For it was a cruel blow which fell so suddenly for his beloved.

What the Shiner veteran escaped on the battlefield he met on the home field. While plowing Monday with a tractor he was also shooting doves. His father nearby heard a shot, then saw the tractor moving on and his son was on the ground. He found him mortally wounded in the side. Somehow the gun was accidentally discharged.

All human help proved in vain and the young veteran died at Wagner Clinic conscious almost to his last breath.

So crushing was this sudden blow to his young wife that she had to be placed under a nurse's care. It was almost impossible to part her from the grave that received her beloved one.

There are also the grief stricken parents Mr. and Mrs. John Dolezal, one younger brother and two sisters. Rev Moczygemba and Hoffman officiated. Fellow veterans paid their last respects with Taps echoing memories of the war.

Contributed by Matt Cross

BENNIE V. DOLEZAL

Victoria Advocate, 22 May 1993, page 10A

BENNIE V. DOLEZAL

SHINER - Bennie V. Dolezal, 76, of Shiner died Thursday, May 20, 1993.

He was born March 3, 1917, in Lavaca County to the late John and Mary Jaresh Dolezal. He was a self-employed farmer and a Catholic.

Survivors: sister, Christine Lopez of Austin; nieces, Helen Soto and Bertha Rodriguez, both of Austin; and nephews, Benjamin Matus of Victoria, Laddie Matus of Shiner, and Daniel Matus of Schulenburg.

Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating.

Burial: Shiner Catholic Cemetery, Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 594-3352.

Pallbearers: Benjamin Matus, Laddie Matus, Daniel Matus, Allan Matus, Roy Noska, and Joe Machacek.

Honorary pallbearer: Willie Konecny.

Contributed by Regina Janak

EDWARD JAMES DOLEZAL

Shiner Gazette, 9 Sep 1999

Edward J. Dolezal

Edward James Dolezal of Shiner passed away Sunday, September 5, 1999 at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 24 days.

A Parish rosary was held at 7:30 Thursday night, Sept. 7 at the Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

A Funeral Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Preceding the Mass at 9:30 a.m., a KJT Rosary was to be held at the church.

Graveside services were conducted by the American Legion Post No. 201.

Burial was at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner.

He was born Nov. 11, 1928 in Lavaca County to the late Frank and Lillie Kral Dolezal. He was a self-employed rancher. Mr. Dolezal was a member of the KJT, the American Legion Post No. 201 and was a Catholic.

He is survived by his daughter, Marla Wojtek of Katy; a son, Wayne Dolezal of Rosenberg; two sisters, Mildred Pesek of Shiner and Emily Wigrys of Houston and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sept. 24, 1983 and his mother, March 10, 1996.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANCES KURTZ DOLEZAL

Shiner Gazette, 27 Jul 1966

Rites Held In Shiner For Mrs. A. Dolezal

Mrs. Albert (Frances) Dolezal Sr., lifetime resident of Shiner and community passed away Thursday, July 21, 1966 at 6:30 p.m. in the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for almost two weeks. She reached the age of 77 years, 8 months and 29 days.

The body rested in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 9:15 a.m. Saturday, July 23 when the body was conveyed to the Shiner Catholic Church. Requiem Mass was offered at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. John J. Hanacek as celebrant. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Albert Eugene Dolezal of Seabrook, Gene Franklin Schneider of Houston, Charles Krejci of Pasadena, Henry Strakos, Edward Kokas and Eugene Simper, all of Shiner.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel, Friday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. by the parishioners, 7:45 p.m. by the Altar Society and at 8 p.m. by the KJZT Society.

Mrs. Dolezal, nee Frances Kurtz, was born October 22, 1888 near Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Joseph and Magdalene (Lauer) Kurtz.

She was married October 15, 1912 in Shiner to Albert Dolezal. To this union, two children were born. The couple farmed in the Shiner area for many years and then moved to town.

She is survived by her husband, Albert Dolezal Sr., of Shiner; a son, Albert Frank Dolezal of Seabrook; a daughter, Mrs. Felix (Frances Marie) Krotofil of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. John (Katie) Dolezal of Shiner, Mrs. John (Agnes) Wiles of Houston; three brothers, Clement Kurtz Sr. of Shiner, Charles Kurtz of Yoakum and Joe Kurtz Jr. of Schulenburg; five grandchildren, Mrs. Gene Franklin (Diane Dolezal) Schneider of Houston, Albert Eugene Dolezal of Seabrook, Deborah Ann, Steven Michael and Ronald James Krotofil, all of Houston.

She was preceded in death by her father on March 17, 1952; her mother on November 11, 1938; and five brothers, Ben died December 31, 1934; Victor passed away January 1, 1942; Edward Kurtz died April 1, 1944; John P. Kurtz passed away May 2, 1966 and William B. Kurtz died June 7, 1966. She was the third member of her immediate family to die in three months.

Mrs. Dolezal was a member of the Shiner Catholic Church, Altar Society and KJZT Society.

She was recognized as a woman of friendly disposition, kind hearted and considerate. A true friend, a kind neighbor, loving wife and mother has gone to her reward. To the bereaved husband, family and many other relatives, we extend sympathy in the loss of their loved one.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK ANTON DOLEZAL

Shiner Gazette, 29 Sep 1983

F. A. Dolezal Funeral Service

F.A. Dolezal of Shiner, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 1983 in the Lavaca Medical Center at Halletttsville after an extended illness. He attained the age of 82 years, 1 month and 26 days.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 1983, when it was taken at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Holy Mass was offered at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon.

Altar servers were Brian Herman, Jeff Kurtz and Scott Michal. The lector was Pat Kurtz.

Offertory family was Mr. and Mrs. Allan Janak, a granddaughter and the organist was Lynette Novosad.

Burial and graveside services with military honors followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Legionnaires Gilbert Kaspar, Melvin Harbers, Felix Hybner, Edgar Kram, Walter P. Fritsch and Louis Dusek.

Flag bearers and color guards were Frank Steiner, Edward Machacek, Edward J. Tauras and W.A. Stienbauer.

Chaplain George Watzlavick read the ritualistic rites and the sounding of “Taps,” on tape by Leonard Darilek, concluded the military service. The flag was presented to Mrs. Dolezal by the chaplain.

Named as honorary pallbearers were his grandsons, Robert J. Pesek, Dale Pesek, Wayne Dolezal, Gary Wigrys, Glenn Wigrys and Greg Wigrys.

A rosary led by Father Fidgeon, was recited Sunday at 7 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Another rosary was said in church Monday morning before the Mass, led by Felix Hybner, Legion Post Commander.

Mr. Dolezal was a veteran of World War I, having served with Co. E, 3rd Infantry Division. He enlisted at Fort Sam Houston Aug. 15, 1919 and served until July 30, 1921 when he received his discharge at Camp Sherman Ohio. He was a member of the American Legion Kolar-Stanek Post 201 and the Shiner Catholic Church.

Frank Anton Dolezal, one of 11 children, was born July 28, 1901 at Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas, son of Anton and Julia (Castka) Dolezal, both natives of Netolice (Zitney) Czechoslovakia.

During his early childhood, the family moved to Old Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas where he was reared on the family farm, and attended Old Sweet Home School.

On October 28, 1924, he was married to Lillie Kral in the Shiner Catholic Church with the Rev. L.P. Netardus officiating. They would have celebrated their 59th anniversary next month. In 1974, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

The couple first farmed in the Boundary Line community for 12 years and then located on their farm at Mount Olive where they have since resided.

Besides his occupation as a farmer, he also worked for the Farmers Coop for 12 years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Kral Dolezal of Shiner; two daughters, Mrs. Laddie (Mildred) Pesek of Shiner, Mrs. Simon (Emilie) Wigrys of Houston; a son, Edward J. Dolezal of Shiner; four brothers, Joe and Anton Dolezal, both of Shiner, T.A. “Tom” Dolezal, formerly of Shiner, now a resident of Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville, Julius Dolezal of Lake Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. John (Betty) Stasny of Sweet Home, Mrs. Raymond (Julia) Mladenka of Flatonia; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Feb. 17, 1942; his mother, Feb. 8, 1953; and of his immediate family, two infants are deceased, one, a brother, died in 1913; also two sisters, Mrs. Nick (Millie) Janak, May 5, 1974; and Mrs. Louis (Annie) Herman, July 12, 1983.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK V. DOLEZAL

The Victoria Advocate, Sunday August 28, 1977

SWEET HOME—Frank V. Dolezal, 74, a retired resident of Sweet Home died here Friday morning.

Mrs. Dolezal was born near Hallettsville on June 15, 1903, the son of the late Tom and Rosie Pesek Dolezal.

He was a veteran of World War II.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, with burial to follow at the Catholic cemetery in Sweet Home.

Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include one brother, Anton Dolezal of Shiner, two sisters, Miss Mary Dolezal of Hallettsville and Mrs. Frances Machacek of Shiner.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JERRY DOLEZAL

Victoria Advocate, 4 Jan 1990, page 8A

Jerry Dolezal

SHINER – Jerry Dolezal, 55, of Shiner, died Wednesday in a Yoakum hospital following a short illness.

He was born March 18, 1934, in Lavaca County. He was a poultry farmer.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating. Burial will follow in the Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner.

A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel.

Surviving are his wife, Iris Dolezal of Shiner; four sons, Carl Dolezal of Austin and Dale, Glen and Norman Dolezal, all of Shiner; his mother, Mrs. Annie Dolezal of Gonzales; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Vaclavik and Mrs. Emily Smith, both of Shiner and Mrs. Adella Tomas of Gonzales; three brothers, Laddie and Victor Dolezal, both of Houston and Daniel Dolezal of Harwood; and two grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY DOLEZAL

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, December 17, 1977

YOAKUM—Mrs. John Dolezal, 82, a former resident of Yoakum, died Friday morning in a Corpus Christi Hospital.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, with the Rev. Al Padalecki officiating.

Burial will be in the Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.

Rosary was recited Friday night in the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Dolezal was born on Sept. 15, 1894 in Lavaca County. She is preceded in death by her husband and a son.

Survivors are a son, James Dolezal of Corpus Christi; a step-son, George Dolezal of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Michalec of San Antonio and Mrs. Lydia Hermes of Sweet Home; 16 grandchildren and numberous great grandchildren.

Mrs. Dolezal's grandsons will be pallbearers at the funeral services.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

THOMAS ANTON DOLEZAL

Shiner Gazette, 27 Feb 1986

T.A. Dolezal Rites Scheduled

T.A. Dolezal, 87, formerly of Shiner, passed away Sunday, February 23, 1986 at 1:10 p.m. at Stevens Convalescent Center Hallettsville where he was a resident for several years.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1986 when it was conveyed to the Shiner Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered at 2:00 p.m. Burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel, Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Dolezal, a World War I veteran, was born Dec. 17, 1898 in Flatonia, son of Anton and Julia (Castka) Dolezal. He was a blacksmith and welder in Shiner for 33 years.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Florine Elmore, R.N., of Yoakum; a son, Edwin D. Dolezal of Kingsville; two sisters, Mrs. John (Betty) Stasny of Yoakum, Mrs. Raymond (Julie) Mladenka Flatonia; three brothers, Anton and Joe Dolezal, both of Shiner, Julius Dolezal of Houston; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A more detailed writeup will be carried next week.

Contributed by Matt Cross

DESTINY MARIE DONAHUE

Victoria Advocate, June 18, 2004

YOAKUM - Destiny Marie Donahue, infant daughter of Michael Patrick Donahue and Jealane Pospisil Richter, both of Yoakum, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004.

Destiny Marie was born June 15, 2004, in Houston.

Survivors: parents; sister, Nicole Donahue of Yoakum; brothers, Joshawa Richter, Scott Richter, Andrew Donahue and Matthew Donahue, all of Yoakum; and grandparents, Tony and Ann Pospisil of Sweet Home, John and De McCaskill of Yoakum and Helen Dussell of Eddystone, Pa.

Preceded in death by: grandfather, Elmer Dussell.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Oak Grove Cemetery, the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

JOHN DONAHUE

Shiner Gazette, 25 Apr 1900

Death of an Unknown.

A man going by the name of John Donahue, apparently fifty years old, died last Sunday night in a vacant house provided for him by the city authorities. He had been sick for several days and was being cared for by Mayor Trautwein, who engaged a Mexican to attend him. He had been in Shiner about three years and no one seems to know anything regarding his past history. He will be buried by the county. [Burial place unknown.]

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALBERT J. DORNAK

HALLETTSVILLE—Albert J. Dornak, 80, of 206 Devall St., died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital.

Mr. Dornak was born Nov. 4, 195, in Lavaca County, and was a member of Sacfred heart Catholic Church and St. Isador Lodge.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Stanley Petru and the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in Worthing Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael and David Chaloupka, Ronald and Daryl Dornak, Gary Kainer and Steve McWilliams.

The body will lie in state at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel until 1 p.m. Monday.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday by the parish at the funeral home chapel.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jennie Vovcik; three daughters, Mrs. Caroline Sitka of Victoria, Mrs. Irene Chaloupka of Schulenburg and Mrs. Evelyn Dober of Houston; two sons, Albert Dornak Jr. of El Campo and Eugene Dornak of Houston; five sisters, Mrs. Julia Brosch, Mrs. Pauline Chaloupka, Mr. Lucille Sitka, Mrs. Beatrice Melnar and Mrs. Elenora Smirak, all of Hallettsville; seven brothers, Louis, Otto, Mike, Willie, Hubert and August Dornak Jr., all of Hallettsville and Tom Dornak of Houston; and 10 grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

AUGUST C. DORNAK

Victoria Advocate, April 25, 1999

AUGUST C. DORNAK

HALLETTSVILLE—August C. Dornak, 87, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, April 22, 1999.
He was born June 6, 1911, in Worthing, to the late August Frank and Karolina Kutach Dornak. He was a retired farmer/rancher and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth and St. Isidor Society.

Survivors: wife, Agnes Rainosek Dornak; daughters, Rita Kurtz and Beatrice McNabb, both of Hallettsville; son, Raymond Dornak of Hallettsville; sisters, Eleanora Smirak, Beatrice Melnar and Lucie Sitka, all of Hallettsville; brothers, Tom Dornak and Hubert Dornak, both of Hallettsville; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: brothers, Joe Dornak, Charlie Dornak, Louis Dornak, Willie Dornak, Albert Dornak, Rudolf Dornak, Mike Dornak, Otto Dornak, and one infant brother; sisters, Julie Brosch and Pauline Chaloupka.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A St. Isidor Society rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home and 10 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the church, the Revs. Charles Connier and Melvin Dornak officiating.

Burial will be at Koerth Catholic Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

BERNADETTE BUSS DORNAK

Victoria Advocate, May 18, 1999

BERNADETTE MARIE DORNAK

HALLETTSVILLE—Bernadette Marie Dornak, 75, of Hallettsville, died Saturday, May 15, 1999.

She was born Nov. 6, 1923, in Hallettsville, to the late Carl E. and Hilda Marie Kroschel Buss. She retired in 1987 as deputy county clerk of Lavaca County Courthouse. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, KJZT, Catholic Daughters of America and Ladies Hospital Auxiliary.

Survivors: husband, Hubert Frank Dornak; daughters, Cheryl Jansky of Hallettsville, Martha Steffek, Debbie Dornak and Lisa Noser, all of Sugar Land, Kathleen Roth of Richmond and Francine Rother of Austin; sons, Robert Dornak and John Dornak, both of Sugar Land; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: one infant brother.

A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville.

Services will be 10 a.m. today at the church, the Rev. John Peters officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 798-3271.

Pallbearers: Brian Steffek, Shane Steffek, Tad Jansky, Josh Roth, Kyle Rother, Michael Woytek and Jason Rother.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

CHARLIE J. DORNAK

Victoria Advocate, Monday, Nov. 18, 1968

HALLETTSVILLE—Charlie J. Dornak, 66, life-long resident of Lavaca County, died at 2 a.m. Sunday in a Hallettsville hospital after a long illness.

Mr. Dornak was born Jan. 8, 1902 in Lavaca County. he was married to the former Miss Cecelia Janak Nov. 18, 1924. They would have observed their 44th wedding anniversary Monday.

Mr. Dornak and his wife settled in the Worthing community, where they resided all of their married life.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Kubena Funeral home, with a Requiem Mass at 3 p.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home. Burial will be in Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Leo of Austin and Ervin of Cypress; a daughter, Mrs. Martin Pesek of Pearland; 10 brothers, Joe, Rudolph, Willie, Mike, August, Albert, Otto and Hubert, all of Hallettsville, Louis of Wharton and Tom of Houston; five sisters, Mrs. Louis Brosch, Mrs. Joe Smirak, Mrs. Gene Chaloupka, Mrs. Robert Melnar, Mrs. Louis Sitka, all of Hallettsville; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Alfred Schneider, Robert Pesek, Philip Smirak, Hubert Janak, Tommie Dornak and Melvin Dornak.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

E. W. DORNAK

Victoria Advocate, December 29, 1999

E.W. DARILEK

MOULTON—E. W. ''Bubba'' Darilek, 80, of Moulton, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999.

He was born Nov. 13, 1919, in Moulton, to the late Emil Darilek Sr. and Ludmila Kubenka. He was a retired trucker and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors: wife, Dorothy L. Darilek; son, Jim Darilek of Austin; sister, Stella Mikus of Wharton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by: parents; two sisters; two brothers

Services will be 10:30 a.m. today at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton, with Dennis Darilek officiating.

Burial will be at Moulton City Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moutlon, (361) 596-4631.

Pallbearers: Charles Luksovsky, Francis Fishbeck, David Schoenfeld, James Dusek, George Jasel Jr., Douglas Pagel, Leroy Sebesta and Rudy Fehrenkamp.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

HUBERT DORNAK

Victoria Advocate, Monday, July 3, 1972

HALLETTSVILLE—Hubert Dornak, 27, of Corpus Christi, and formerly of Hallettsville, died at 9 a.m. Sunday in Lake Charles, La., as the result of an industrial accident there.

Mr. Dornak, a pipeline engineer, was an employe of Natural Gas Pipeline of America. He was a 1967 graduate of Texas A & M.

He was born Jan. 11, 1945 at Hungerford, Tex., and was married to the former Dorothy Franks Feb. 24, 1968, in Hungerford.

Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday at Kubena Funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville, with the Rev. Henry Psencik and the Rev. Stanley Petru officiting.

The body wil lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until time of services.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Kimberly, of Corpus Christi; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dornak; and a brother, Jerome Dornak, all of Hallettsville; and a sister, Mrs. Dan Sobotik, of Taylor, Tex.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JOE J. DORNAK

Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 16, 1969

HALLETTSVILLE—Joe J. Dornak, 71, of Rt. 4 Hallettsville, died at his home at 2 a.m. Thursday.

A retired farmer, he was born April 19, 1893, in Worthing, Tex. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Joseph and St. Isidor Societies and the SPJST.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

A Rosary will be recited Friday evening at the funeral home chapel. A Rosary was recited Thursday evening.

Surviving are hs wife, Mr. Albina Spanihel Dornak of Hallettsville; two daughters, Mrs. L. W. Brock and Mrs. Julius R. Smolik of Corpus Christi; three sons, Archie, Joe Max and Wilbert Dornak of San Antonio; five sisters, Mrs. Louis Brosch, Mrs. Joe Smirak, Mrs. Gene Chaloupka, Mrs. Robert Melnar and Mrs. Louis Sitka, all of Hallettsville; eight brothers, Willie, Mike, August, Albert, Otto and Hubert Dornak of Hallettsville , Louis Dornak of Wharton and Tom Dornak of Houston and 17 grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

MARY JAKS DORNAK

Cuero Record, Monday, November 11, 1968

SHINER—Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Mary) Dornak, 81, were held at 1:45 p.m. Sunday from Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner, and at 2 p.m. from the Shiner Catholic Church, with the Rev. John J. Hanacek officiating.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Dornak was born Dec. 13, 1886 in Gonzales, and was married to Frank Dornak in 1909. She was a member of the KJZT Society. Mrs. Dornak died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday in a Shiner hospital.

Surviving are her husband, Frank Dornak, of Shiner; three brothers, Frank W. Jaks of Shiner, John A. Jaks of San Antonio and Edward Jaks of El Campo; and three sisters, Sister Mary Claire of Victoria, Sister Mary Beatrice of nada and Mrs. Herschell Lewis of San Antonio.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

RUDOLPH F. DORNAK

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, January 12, 1969

HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services for Rudolph F. Dornak, 62, of Rt. 4 Hallettsville, will be held at Sunday at 2 p.m. at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church near Hallettsville.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

A Rosary was recited Saturday night at the funeral home chapel.

Mr. Dornak, born Jan. 5, 1907, in Worthing, Tex., died at 1:45 p.m. Friday at his residence following a long illness. He was a farmer and a member of the St. Isidore Society.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emily Havel Dornak of Hallettsville; six daughters, Misses Elaine, Margaret and Madeline Dornak and Mrs. Ray Janak of Hallettsville, Mrs. Harvey Matusek of Houston and Miss Pat Dornak of San Antonio; five sisters, Mrs. Louis Brusch, Mrs. Joe Smirak, Mrs. Gene Chaloupka, Mrs. Robert Melnar and Mrs. Louis Sitka of Hallettsville; nine brothers, Joe, Willie, Mike, August, Albert, Otto and Hubert Dornak of Hallettsville, Louis Dornak of Wharton and Tom Dornak of Houston and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

DELLA NOVAK DOSTALIK

Shiner Gazette, 24 Jul 1980, page 6

Mrs. Della Dostalik Services

YOAKUM – Mrs. Della Dostalik, 73, of Yoakum, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, 1980 in a Victoria hospital.

She was born Feb. 22, 1907 in Penelope, Texas, daughter of Frank and Bertha (Wotipka) Novak. The family returned to the Moulton area when she was a small child and she was raised there and attended school there. She had been a resident of Yoakum for the past 34 years.

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum with Bishop Hugo Gerbermann officiating. Burial followed in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum.

She is survived by her husband, Louis J. Dostalik; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Dorothy) Hajek of Kingsville, Mrs. George (Bertha) Douglas of Colleyville and Mrs. Dan (Lorene) Herman of Victoria; a son, Erwin E. Dostalik of Houston; a brother, George Novak of Shiner; three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Julia) Picha of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Louis (Bessie) Zapletal of Agua Dulce and Mrs. Oscar (Agnes) Kaiser of San Antonio; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Grandsons served as pallbearers including Wayne, Gordon and Myron Dostalik, Erwin Dostalik Jr., Paul Herman, Kenneth, Vernon and Leonard Hajek.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1924; her mother, Mar. 19, 1956; a brother, Ben Novak, and an infant sister.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LOUIS DOSTALIK

Victoria Advocate, 2 Jul 1994, page 16A

LOUIS DOSTALIK

YOAKUM - Louis Dostalik, 91, of Yoakum died Thursday, June 30, 1994.

He was born Sept. 18, 1902, in Praha to the late Alois Sr. and Mary Zabransky Dostalik. He was a retired street department maintenance worker for the city of Yoakum. Mr. Dostalik was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum.

Survivors: daughters, Dorothy Hajek of Kingsville, Bertha Douglas of Collieville and Lorene Herman of Victoria; son, Erwin Dostalik of Houston; sisters, Mary Stein of Flatonia, Annie Krause of San Antonio and Vlasta Neiman of Victoria; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Della Dostalik on July 21, 1980; daughter, Gladys Dostalik; parents; and three brothers.

Services 10 a.m. today, St. Joseph catholic [sic] Church in Moulton, the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating.

Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery in Moulton, Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.

Pallbearers: Kenneth Hajek, Vernon Hajek, Leonard Hajek, Wayne Dostalik, Gordon Dostalik, Myron Dostalik, Ervin Dostalik Jr. and Paul Herman.

Honorary pallbearers: Walter Skarke and Wallace Kellner.

Memorials: American Cancer Society.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LAWRENCE DOUBRAVA

San Antonio Express, Friday, September 20, 1940

HALLETTSVILLE, Tex., Sept. 19.—The body of Lawrence Doubrava, 41, former Lavaca County resident, was brought here from his home in McCook for burial Wednesday. He was a native of Czecho-Slovakia and fought with the United States in the first World War.

Services were held at the Catholic Church and the American Legion officiated at the grave.

He leaves his widow, a son, Lucian of San Antonio, and six younger children.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANK DRABEK

Shiner Gazette, 4 Mar 1948

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock for Frank Drabek, age 72 years, 9 months, and 7 days. Holy Mass was said for the deceased Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

The Rev. J.J. Hanacek officiated at all religious services. Burial was from the Sts. Cyril and Methodius' Church with interment in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

During the past 6 months Mr. Drabek's health failed rapidly and he passed away at his home at 12:45 a.m. Friday. The body rested in state at the Eschenburg Funeral Parlor until Saturday afternoon.

Mr. Drabek was born in Czechoslavakia May 20, 1875. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Kolar Drabek. He came to America with his parents when a child and they settled on a farm in Fayette County.

At the age of 26 he was married to Annie Janecek who died about 12 years later. Two children were born to this union and they survive, Leo Drabek, Victoria; Mrs. Laddie (Gustina) Patek, Hallettsville, Rt. 4.

Later he was married to Mary Matusek who together with five children survive. The children are Mrs. Edmund (Adella) Leck, Rudy Drabek, Shiner; Miss Albina Drabek, San Antonio; T-4 Joe Drabek and T-4 Ed Drabek who are with the U.S. Army in Munich, Germany. Two stepsons also survive, they are Laddie Peter, San Antonio; Joe Peter, Houston. Fifteen grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters survive: Charlie and William of Shiner; Joe Drabek of Webster; Eddie Drabek of San Antonio; Mrs. Christina Uherek, Yoakum; Mrs. Mary Wentrcek, Wheelock; Mrs. Albert (Paulina) Vaclavik, Blessing. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him to the grave, also one son.

Pallbearers at the last sad rites were Jerome and Jerry Peter of Houston; Laddie Peter, San Antonio; Albin Drabek, Laddie Patek, Jr., and Edmund Leck, Shiner.

Mr. Drabek continously resided in the Shiner community after his marriage. He followed farming as a livelihood all of his life. A kind father, loving husband, good neighbor and friend has gone to his last reward

We join in expressing sympathy to those who mourn his passing.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AUGUSTA DRAEGER

Shiner Gazette, 1 Feb 1894

Died.

Mrs Fritz Draeger died very suddenly Monday of heart disease. She had only been ill a few hours before death. She leaves a husband and five children. The interment took place from the home of Mr. Drayger, about six miles east of town, on Pontons Creek, Monday evening.

Augusta Draeger, 30 Jul 1865 – 28 Jan 1894, was buried in the Bunjs Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNA ANDERS DREYER

Shiner Gazette, 11 Oct 1899

Mrs. Julius Dreyer, of Witting, died last Saturday in childbirth. The grief-stricken husband and relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the community where they live. – Halletsville Herald.

Anna Dreyer, 4 Jul 1867 – 30 Sep 1899, was buried in the Charlottenburg Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

EMMETT ADOLPH DREYER & PATRICIA ANN DREYER

Austin Statesman, 7 Jun 1946, page 1

Plane Crash Fatal to Two Austinites

Emmett Adolph Dreyer, instructor at Ragsdale Flying School, and his daughter, Patricia Ann, 16, were killed instantly Friday morning when their plane crashed into a field near the Hornberger Dairy Farm two and a half miles east of the Municipal Airport.

August R. Carlson, dairy farm employe [sic] who was eyewitness to the accident, said the crash occurred at 9:30 a. m. He told investigating officers from the sheriff's department that he first noticed the BT13 training plane when it seemed to be having motor trouble at about a height of 200 feet.

He said the plane came across the field at an angle, traveling from east to west. The motor suddenly quit and the plane lost altitude, struck a tree and nosed into the field.

The plane was badly mangled and both occupants dead when Carlson and Paul Hornsberger reached the scene, officers reported.

In piecing together the evidence, airport officials thought the airplane stalled in from between 25 and 50 feet. There was a good field about 100 yards from where Dreyer crashed. The field is deeply rutted, with a gully running through its middle where the crash occurred.

It could have been that he was trying to stretch his glide to avoid the deep gully, and in turning to the left let the plane drop out from under him.

Dreyer bought the airplane about three or four months ago. It was an Army surplus job and had been sitting out on the airport in the weather.

The plane belonged to Dreyer personally and, according to Bobby Ragsdale of the Ragsdale Flying Service, Dreyer had checked the plane several days previous. However, due to weather, water could have gotten into the carburetor, causing the engine to quit.

Dreyer had lots of experience in light airplanes, but had only flown the BT five or six times, pilots at the airport said.

Investigating officers were Jim McCoy, George Pope, and Henry Kluge of the sheriff's department.

The bodies were taken to the Wilke Funeral Home. Funeral services were tentatively planned at Shiner, Texas.

Austin Statesman, 8 Jun 1946, page 1

Air Victims' Rites Today

Funeral service for Emmett Adolph Dreyer and his daughter, Patricia Ann, victims of a plane crash Friday morning, will be held at 4 p. m. Saturday in Shiner.

The father and daughter were killed instantly at 9:30 a. m. Friday when a privately owned BT13 trainer plane crashed two and a half miles east of the Municipal Airport.

Dreyer, 39, flight instructor for Ragsdale Flying School who had recently been appointed CAA flight examiner, purchased the army surplus plane four months ago and kept it staked out near the north side hangar, now crowded past capacity with between 15 and 18 planes. Approximately the same nmber [sic] of planes are staked out.

The flier and his 13-year-old daughter took off from the Ragsdale Field shortly before 9:30 a. m. on a trip to Shiner where they planned to visit relatives and return Friday afternoon.

In what witnesses said was an emergency landing attempt, the plane crashed into a field near the Hornsberger Dairy Farm when the engine failed at a low altitude.

Patricia Ann Dreyer was a student in St. Mary's Academy and was her father's frequent flying companion. The family moved to Austin four years ago from San Antonio where Dreyer was flight instructor for the United Aero Corporation.

Survivors include the wife and mother, Mrs. Isolde Dreyer, 3004 North Guadalupe; his mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Manchen of Shiner; one sister, Mrs. Jesse Starke, Yoakum; and one step brother, David Manchen, stationed in Italy.

Emmett Dreyer was born Emmett Schoenvogel but took his mother’s maiden name following his parents’ divorce. Contributed by Matt Cross

ISOLDE BERCKENHOFF DREYER

Shiner Gazette, 27 Aug 1992

Isolde Dreyer

Mrs. Isolde Dreyer of Shiner entered eternal rest Saturday, Aug. 22, 1992. She attained the age of 85 years, 8 months and 18 days.

A scriptural rosary, led by the Rev. Jerry Caponi, was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 1992.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating.

Burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner.

Pallbearers were Ewald Effenberger, Ewald Erdelt, Marvin Adamek, Raymond Brosch, Alfonse Jaks and Clarence Sembera.

Honorary pallbearers were Drs. Robert, Ralph, Dennis and Pat Wagner.

Members of the Shiner VFW Ladies Auxiliary conducted the VFW Auxiliary ritualistic rites at the graveside. Irene Wendel served as president, Mildred Neusser as Sr. vice president, Sadie Erdelt as chaplain, Ella Muenich as conductress assisted by Annie Vincik, Martha Klesel, and Leona Meyer.

Mrs. Dreyer was born Dec. 4, 1906 in Shiner, to the late Felix and Antonia (Karasek) Berckenhoff. She had been employed as an x-ray technician at Wagner medical Clinic until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett, and a daughter, Patricia Dreyer, June 7, 1946; her father, June 3, 1936; her mother, Feb. 12, 1966; a sister Milada Berckenhoff, Aug. 5, 1927; three brothers, Dr. Fred Berckenhoff, June 5, 1964; Edward "Bacon" Berckenhoff, Oct. 24, 1964; and Francis "Breezy" Berckenhoff, Sept. 24, 1969.

Shiner Gazette, 3 Sep 1992

In naming those who preceded Isolde Dreyer in last week's Gazette, untentionally omitted were Paul C. Berckenhoff, June 21, 1977 and Anne Berckenhoff, March 18, 1983.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LOUISA DREYMANN

Shiner Gazette, 13 May 1909, Local News column

—Mrs. Louisa Dreymann, mother of Mr. Chas. Sain, died very suddenly last Saturday night possibly of old age, as she was 84 years and four months old. She was married four times and was the mother of seven children, only two of whom are living. The interment took place last Sunday in the O. D. H. S. cemetery.

Shiner Gazette, 20 May 1909, page 1, Menger School News column

Died at the home of Mrs. Chas. Sain last Saturday night, the aged mother of Mr. Chas. Sain, her age being 83 years. The funeral took place at 2 o’clock p. m. on Sunday in the city cemetery.

This grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNIE LEE BRUNKENHOEFER DROZD

Vestnik, 1 May 2002

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, Lodge 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister,

ANNILEE DROZD

who passed away on Monday, April 1, 2002 at the age of 80 years.

She was born on October 28, 1921, in Breslau to George and Amanda Koenning Brunkenhoefer. On January 24, 1938, she married Jerome Eugene Drozd in Hallettsville.

He passed away On February 8, 1988, two weeks after they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Survivors include sons, Daniel G. Drozd, Harvey J. Drozd, Clarence A. Drozd, Billy R. Drozd, Jerome E. Drozd, Jr., and Michael L. Drozd, all of Hallettsville; brother, Adam Brunkenhoefer, Sr. of Hallettsville; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, Jerome E. Drozd; parents; brother, Mason Brunkenhoefer; great-granddaughter, Amber Nicole Drozd; and great-grandsons, Matthew Wayne Drozd, Ryan Jerome Drozd, and Shawn Harvey Drozd.

A prayer service was held at 7 p.m., Wednesday at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel. Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 4 at St. Peter
Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. The Reverend Herb Beyer and ob [?] Lee officiated. Burial followed in the Breslau Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

BENNIE ALFRED DROZD

Weimar Mercury, Aug 23, 1940, page 2

Boy Smothers Under Load of Cotton in Field Near Shilo

Hallettsville, Texas, Aug. 17.—Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the family home in Shilo for Bennie Alfred Drozd, 4-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Drozd, who smothered to death Wednesday in a wagonload of loose cotton. Burial was in S. P. J. S. T. Cemetery at Moravia.

The little boy and a 9-year old sister had brought a lunch to their parents, who were picking cotton in a field. The sister returned to the house and Bennie began playing with his dog in the wagon.

He had been scooping out holes in the cotton and fell into one. His parents discovered the tragedy in a short time, apparently just a few minutes after the boy had suffocated.

He is survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister and three grandparents.

HUGO JOHN DROZD

Dallas Morning News, June 17, 1930

YOAKUM, Texas, June 16.—Funeral services were held for Hugo John Drozd, 27, Saturday.

He is survivEd by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drozd; one sister, Mrs. John Beck, and one brother, Eugene Drozd.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JULIUS DROZD

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, July 8, 1975

HALLETTSVILLE—Julius Drozd, 78, of Route 2 Hallettsville, died at 1:25 a.m. Monday in a local hospital.

Mr. Drozd was born Dec. 19, 1896, in Lavaca County, and married the former Annie Holub Oct. 19, 1920, in Moulton. He was a member of the Moravia Catholic Church and was a retired farmer.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moravia Catholic Church with the Rev. Benton Thurmond officiating. Burial will be in the Moravia Catholic Cemetery.

The body will lie in state at Kubena Funeral Home until 1:30 p.m. when it will be taken to the church for services.

Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Joe Barcak of Hallettsville and Mrs. Linhart Tehcnik [Technik] of Moulton; two brothers, Frank of Victoria and Jerome Drozd of Hallettsville; two sisters, Mrs. Albin Barta and Mrs. Ida Neubauer of Hallettsville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ROSIE DROZD

Yoakum Weekly Herald, July 6, 1911

The 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Drozd of Sweet Home died this morning.

Infant Drozd, died 28 Jun 1911, child of John and Frances Jalufka Drozd, was buried in the Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

Mrs. DUCEK [DUSEK?]

Shiner Gazette, 24 Oct 1906, The Gruene School column

Math. Vincek, father of Mr. Alb. Vincek, and living with his son near the school here, died Monday and was buried the following day in the Catholic cemetery near Shiner. The sad event was followed by another death which occured [sic] in this immediate neighbood [sic]. Thursday night an aged woman, mother Mrs. Ducek, died and was laid to rest in the same cemetery. Our sincerest sympathy is herewith extended to the bereaved relatives.

This grave may be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross

ADOLPH DUDIK

Galveston Daily News, 16 Sep 1968

Adolph Dudik, 65, of 4417 O, died Saturday at 10 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a retired employe of Galveston Wharves and a member of Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church.

A rosary was held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Broadway Funeral Home. Another rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton, Texas.

Services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's cemetery there.

Dudic is survived by his wife, two sisters [sic; daughters], Mrs. Anna Lee of Galveston and Mrs. Lydia Tuttollmondo of Hitchcock; four sisters, Mrs. Sophie Fillit of West, Mrs. Albina Paulica of Gonzales, Mrs. Hermina Hubik of Hubbard and Mrs. Julia Machac of Malone; three brothers, Lewis Dubik of West, Henry Dubik of Mt. Calm and Antone of Heuilla, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Contributed by Matt Cross

HERMINA SOFIA DUDIK

Galveston Daily News, 14 Apr 1996, page 5-A

Hermina Sofka Dudik

TEXAS CITY- Hermina Sofka Dudik, 85, died Friday, April 12, 1996 at Avalon Place in Texas City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at St. Joseph Church, Moulton, Texas with Fr. Gabriel Maison officiating. Burial will follow services Tuesday, at Moulton Catholic Cemetery in Moulton, Texas.

Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 15, 1996 in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home. A Vigil for the deceased followed by The Rosary will be held with Fr. Page Polk officiating at 6:30 p.m.

Mrs. Hermina was born May 4, 1910 in Shiner, Texas. She was a devoted housewife and loving mother. Mrs. Dudik was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and she also served as a member of KJZT Society #91.

Preceded in death by her husband, Adolph Dudik, she is survived by her daughters, Anna Lee of Galveston, Texas and Lydia J. Tuttoilmondo and husband, Raymond of Hitchcock, Texas; sisters, twin sister, Beatrix (Bessie) Sweeney of Galveston, Texas and Margaret Kerezsi and husband, Michael of Dayton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Mrs. Dudik’s grandsons.

Memorials in Mrs. Dudik’s memory may be make [sic] to the Hospice of Galveston County, Inc., 1708 Amburn, Suite C, Texas City, Tx. 77591-2436.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALBIN DUEVEL

Shiner Gazette, 1 Aug 1900

The Gazette regrets to have to announce the death of Albin, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Duevel, which occurred last Friday. The funeral took place Saturday evening at 5 o’clock. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all their friends. [Burial place unknown.]

Contributed by Matt Cross

A. B. DUNN

Halletsville Herald
7 Aug 1914, page 1

Prominent Shiner Merchant Dies.

Shiner, Tex., Aug. 1.—A. B. Dunn, a prominent merchant, died yersterday about noon from blood poisoning, which was induced by a small sore on his hand a few weeks ago. Mr. Dunn was 42 years old at the time of his death. He was a veteran of the Cuban war, having served under Colonel Roosevelt, of whom he was a grat admirer. His body will be buried tomorrow under the auspices of the Masonic order, of which he was an honored member. He leaves a wife and three children.

HELEN VIRGINIA WOOLSEY DUNN

Unknown newspaper
August 1948

Mrs. Helen Dunn Taken In Death

Death has claimed a good woman who, although she had been away from Yoakum for many years, was still well-remembered and held high in the esteem of many in this city. On Wednesday, August 11, Mrs. Helen Virginia Dunn, sister of Mrs. Durell Miller and Nathan Woolsey of Yoakum, passed away in Houston at the home of her son, Harry M. Dunn. She was 74 years, 3 months and 14 days of age at the time of her death.

The impressive funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. H. Hamner at the Buffingtn Chapel Friday, August 13, at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Henry Olsen, J. L. Hough, J. F. Olsen, F. L. Rodgers, T. W Grobe and R. S. Reese.

The deceased was born in Oakland, Texas, Colorado Co., April 27, 1874, and when still in her young girlhood she came to Yoakum with her parents. In 1894 she became the wife of Michael Dunn, who was then employed as a conductor by the S. A. and A. P. Railroad Company. Mr. Dunn passed away at Houston in August, 1929.

A true Christian in every sense, Mrs. Dunn was an active leader in Methodist Church circles, and was more than willing to offer her services when called upon to help the sick or the needy. After leaving Yoakum twenty years ago, she resided in Houston for several years and the moved to Los Angeles, California, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Reynolds. Five years ago she returned to Houston and made her home with her son, Harry M. Dunn, until her death.

Her survivors: two sons, Harry of Houston and Aubrey of San Francisco, Calif; one daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Renolds of Los Angeles, California; five sisters, Mrs. F. B. (Mamie) Buchanan of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Durell (Susie) Miller of Yoakum, Mrs. Floyd (Myra) Cooper of Amarillo, Mrs. J. B. (Marguerite) Scott of San Antonio, and Mrs. H. B. (Kray) Townsley of Fort Worth; one brother, Nathan Woolsey of Yoakum; three grandchildren, Joyce Reynolds Gallery of Los Angeles, Calif., Harry M. Dunn, Jr., of Houston and Mrs. Betty McManus of Miami, Florida; and two great grandchildren.

Contributed by Deborah Smith

LEWIS DUNN

Shiner Gazette, 1 Jul 1909

In Memory of Little Lewis Dunn.

It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt sympathy that we are called upon to chronicle the death of our beloved little friend, Lewis Dunn, who departed this life June 26, 1909, at Center Point, Texas.

His fond parents had taken him to said place, thinking that the change might benefit him, as all that medical aid could do for him was done, and although the little sufferer had almost been an invalid for six years, he bore his cross as bravely as could possibly be, and now as he sits upon the golden throne with our Heavenly Father, he smiles that sweet smile and sleep that knows no wakeing [sic].

The funeral took place at Shiner from the home of his heart broken parents, his remains having been brought over on a special train from Yoakum, and laid most tenderly to rest in the city cemetery. Many were the beautiful floral offerings sent in by friends and relatives, and the little grave was soon made into a pretty mound of flowers.

To the heartbroken father, mother, sister and brother, we wish to say, do not wish him back, for his is such a sweet and peaceful sleep that needs no grief, for he is waiting for you on that beautiful shore where sorrows are never known, and he will be ready to meet you when you cross over the sea of death, to lead you to that heavenly light that shines evermore.

To parents and loved ones we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy, in this their hour of grief, and may Almighty God help them to bear their cross which He has sent them most patiently, so that they can meet their darling in heaven.

A rosebud that once had budded here below,
Has faded and from us has gone,
To bloom in heaven eternally,
And sing our Father’s songs.

We’ll miss you, sweet and dearest one,
Our lonely home is stilled:
Oh, how we treasure Him above,
Who our sad hearts with love doth fill.

He’ll have no sorrows, pains or toils,
Of life’s sad wayward journeys,
But sits upon our Saviour’s knee,
Waiting for his loved ones there, he’s yearning.

Then meet us, Lewis, our darling one,
When our toils and tasks we’ve finished,
And oh, how sweet for us ‘twill be,
To know that we’ll ne’er part from there.

To you, dear ones, whose hearts are broken,
To fond parents, sister and brother,
Let us say to you weep not for him,
For his rest is sweet and he knows no other.

Time alone your sad hearts can heal,
Dear friends, we know your heart is heavy;
Buy why should we wish him to come from the skies,
When he seems to look down to us and smile.

A place in your home ne’er can be filled,
The light of your lives seem to grow dim;
But God doeth all things well,
And I am sure he meant well for him.

“Suffer little children to come to me,” Christ said,
For I giveth and taketh as well;
Oh, Lewis, we know just how happily
You with Jesus in heaven must dwell.

A SINCERE FRIEND.

Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our dear friends for the many kindnesses shown us during our recent bereavement. Shiner and her people always had a warm spot in our hearts. It is a spot no longer, it covers the whole heart. It was Lewis’ wish to come back to Shiner and play with his little friends, time and again, but it was not to be. He is happy now.

Sincerely,

A. B. DUNN AND FAMILY.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNIE MAE DUSEK

Friday August 12, 1938 Hallettsville newspaper clipping

Annie Mae Dusek

Our hearts go out in sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dusek of Bila Hora, who lost their firstborn, little Annie May, in death at the Dufner Hospital Tuesday night. She was ill of capillary bronchitis and was rushed here by a Weimar physican, but all that medical skill could do was unavailling.

The funeral took place at Bila Hora Wednesday afternoon in the presence of relatives and friends of the family.

Besides her father and mother , who was formerly Miss Christina Melnar, the little one is survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Melnar and Mrs. Rosie Dusek.

May God comfort you in your sorrow.

Contributed by Darlene Baker

Weimar Mercury
12 Aug 1938, page 4

THEIR DARLING BABY TAKEN FROM THEM

Word was brought to this office Wednesday morning by Mr. Melnar of the Bila Hora community that little Annie Mae, darling baby daughter of Mr. and MRs. Victor Dusek, had passed away on Tuesday night. The little one came to bless the hearts and home of her parents on Aug. 1, but Aug. 9th the little one was taken from them, leaving their hearts desolate.

The little babe, too sweet for this earth, was buried in the Bila Hora Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents.

CHARLES DUSEK

The Victoria Advocate, April 13, 1969

HALLETTSVILLE—Charley Dusek, 80, died unexpectedly at 6 a.m. Saturday in a Georgetown hospital.

Mr. Dusek, who was a resident of Hallettsville, had gone with his wife, to visit a daughter and her family living in Georgetown when he was stricken.

He was born Dec. 28, 1888 in Lavaca County and was a retired merchant. He was a member of the Czech Moravian Brethern Church and the SPJST Society.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Czech Moravian Brethern Church in Vsetin with the Rev. Henry Beseda, Rev. Albert Dusek and Rev. John Bravenec officiating. Burial will follow in the Vsetin Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lily Dusek; a son Melvin Dusek of Victoria; a daughter, Mrs. Myros Dees of Georgetown; four half brothers Oscar, Adolph and Victor Dusek all of Hallettsville and Emil Dusek of Weimer; two half sisters, Mrs. Leonard Woitek of Hallettsville and Mrs. Edward Guenther of Weimer and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, five brothers, two sisters and one half sister.

Submitted by RosemaryErmis

Weimar Mercury, 17 Apr 1969, page 10

Chas. Dusek Buried, Vsetin Cemetery

Funeral services for Charles Dusek, 80-year-old half-brother of Emil Dusek and Mrs. Edward Guenther of here, were held Monday at Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville and the Czech Moravian Brethren Church at Vsetin, with burial in the Vsetin Cemetery.

Mr. Dusek died unexpectedly at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in a Georgetown hospital. He had lived in Hallettsville since retiring from a mercantile business at Granger several years ago.

A native of Lavaca county, he was the husband of the former Lillie Woytek of Sublime.

ELSIE DUSEK

Victoria Advocate, October 2, 2004

Elsie Dusek

HALLETTSVILLE - Elsie Dusek, 85, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004.

She was born Sept. 28, 1919, in Vsetin, to the late Emil and Emilie Mikus Melnar. She worked at Star Cleaners for 50 years and was a member of SPJST and Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Vsetin.

Survivors: sisters, Evelyn Sklar and Stella Blaha, both of Hallettsville, and Lucy Ubnoski of Plantersville; and brother, Albert Melnar of Cat Spring.

Preceded in death by: husband, Oscar Dusek; sister, Irene Vornsand; half sister, Hermina Vasek; and brother, Alvin Melnar.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A prayer service will be 6 p.m. tonight at the funeral home, the Rev. Herb Beyer officiating.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Czech Moravian Brethren Church, the Rev. Henry Beseda officiating.

Burial will be at Vsetin Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.

Memorials: charity of choice.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

FELIX DUSEK

Weimar Mercury, 24 Jun 1927, page 5

TWO COUSINS DEAD AT HALLETTSVILLE

Hallettsville, Texas, June 19 —In a local hospital and within thirty minutes' time occurred deaths of two children, cousins, and residing in the same neighborhood, Bila Hora section, about ten miles northeast of this place.

Felix Dusek, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dusek, died from lockjaw resulting from sticking a splinter in his foot; Viola Melnar, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Melnar, died from an infected bone.

Bodies of both were taken home for burial at Bila Hora.

Weimar Mercury
1 July 1927, page 3

OAKLAND - COUNTY LINE NEWS

It is with sadness that I chronicle the deaths of two of our esteemed and beloved young people, whose deaths occurred in our midst Thursday night, just twenty-five minutes apart. One at the Duffner Hospital and one at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville. Felix Dusek died at the Renger Hospital Thursday night. Viola Melner also died Thursday night. These young people were born and reared here and had endeared themselves to the hearts of all who knew them, by their kind and loving ways. But God needed more angels to his band. He touched their eyes and they slept, and passed over the river to that beautiful land from which no human traveler ever returns. It is indeed sad to be taken so young and in the midst of life. They leave to mourn their untimely death their parents, sisters, brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. A double funeral service was held Saturday morning at the Svetin Church at 8 o'clock. Interment took place at the Svetin Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, attesting the popularity and esteem in which these young people were held.

LEONA ANN DUSEK

Shiner Gazette

Leona Ann Dusek

Leona Ann Dusek, 77 years, 7 months and 16 days of Shiner, died Thursday, September 4, 1997, after a lengthy illness at Care Inn in Gonzales, where he had been a resident since June of 1996.

A prayer service and rosary was held at 8 p.m. Friday, September 5 by Father Gerry Cernoch at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Prior to the funeral service, members of the Shiner Catholic Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and KJT recited a rosary at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 6 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 6 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

Scriptural readings were read by granddaughters Sandra and Suzanne Darilek and Nicole Hybner. The offertory participants were granddaughters Karen and Kelly Simper, and Kimberly Thumann.

Altar servers were Chad Janak, Timmy Kosler, John Picha, Willie Vesely and Jimmy Lloyd.

Organist Alison Patek and Victor Patek Jr. sang several of Mrs. Dusek’s favorite hymns before and during the Mass.

Burial followed at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner.

Pallbearers were grandsons; Kevin Simper, Brandon Hybner, and Dan Thumann, Randy Sipes and nephews Charles and Jimmy Franta.

Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, Karen Simper, Kelly Simper, Kimberly Thumann, Sandra Darilek, Suzanne Darilek, Nicole Hybner and great-grandson Louis Simper.

Mrs. Dusek was born January 18, 1920 in Shiner to the late Jim L. and Mary (Kokas) Mikes. She attended Green School. On September 21, 1943, she married Louis A. Dusek at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner and was a loving and devoted wife of 52 years until his death on June 4, 1996. She was a homemaker and retired dietician cook at ShinerCommunity Hospital for 15 years. She was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, an honorary member of the KJT and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary of Shiner. She was a life long resident of Shiner until her illness in 1994.

She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Joseph Simper of Houston, Patsy and Franklin Darilek of Victoria and Marie and Patrick Hybner of Shiner, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one sister, Mildred Franta of Hallettsville; two brothers, Edward Mikes of Fort Worth and Alfons Mikes of Shiner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Dusek; her mother, June 20, 1977; father, December 4, 1979 and an infant sister.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MATHILDA DUSEK

Victoria Advocate, Monday, August 12, 1968

SHINER—Funeral services for Miss Mathilda Dusek, 73, of Shiner, who died Friday night in a local hospital after a three-year illness, will be held at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, with a Requiem Mass to be sung at 9 a.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner.

Burial will be in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include one brother, John Dusek; and three sisters, Mrs. Frances Vesely, Mrs. Annie Bolech and Miss Justina Dusek, all of Shiner.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ROSIE DUSEK

Weimar Mercury, 05/24/1957

Final Rites for Mrs. Joe Dusek, 79, last week

Funeral services for Mrs. Joe Dusek, 79, who died May 14 in Dufner Hospital after a year of bad health, were held last Thursday monring at Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, and the Czech Moravian Brethren Church at Vsetin.

Burial was in the church cemeter. Rev. F.J. Rostohryn officiated.

Born March 20, 1878 in Czechoslovakia, she cam to American at the age of 14, and was married at Bila Hora to Joseph Dusek on January 30, 1890. Mr. Dusek died several years ago.

Survivors include four sons, Adolf, Victor and Oscar Dusek of Hallettsville and Emil Dusek of Weimar: two daughters, Mrs. Albina Guenther or Weimar and Mrs. Julia Woytek; a brother, Joe Pecena; and two step-children, Charles Dusek and Mrs. Martha Solia (sic) both of Granger. A son, Albert, died last year.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

VICTOR M. DUSEK

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, August 14, 1977

BILA HORA, Tex.—Victor M. Dusek, 62, of Bila Hora, died Saturday at a Weimar hospital.

The body will be taken to the Czech Moravian Brethren Church at 12:45 p.m. Monday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday with the Rev. Henry Beseda and the Rev. Jesse Skivanek officiating. Burial will be in Bila Hora Cemetery with Kubena Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Born in Bila Hora, Tex., Jan. 31, 1915, he was an Elder member of the Czech Moravian Brethren Church at Vsetin and financial secretary of Lodge 10 of the SPJST. He was president of the Bila Hora Farm Bureau and of Bila Hora Cemetery. He was an appraiser for RVOS and owner of Dusek Mobil Service until 1976. Dusek was also a farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Christina Emma Dusek of Bila Hora; three sons, Victor Dusek Jr. of Houston, Marvin Dusek of Austin, and Royce Dusek of Hallettsville; three brothers, Adolf and Oscar Dusek of Hallettsville and Emil of Weimar; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Woytek of Hallettsville and Mrs. Albina Guenther of Weimar; and 3 grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANK DVORAK

Victoria Advocate, Monday, April 4, 1966

YOAKUM—Frank Dvorak 77, of Yoakum, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday at his home here.

Mr. Dvorak was born Sept. 15, 1883, in Taylor, Tex.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, with the Rev. D. I. Dolton officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Lydia; a son, John, and a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Afflerbach, all of Yoakum; three brothers, Adam and Andrew of Angleton and Joseph of Worthing, Tex.; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Pippert of houston.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Dvorak, Albert Dvorak, Roy Mueller, Larry Mueller, Ernest Meyer and Emil Meyer.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JOSEPH A DVORAK

Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 20, 1965

HALLETTSVILLE—Joseph A. Dvorak, 71, of Route 4, died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in a Houston hispital.

Mr. Dvorak was born July 10, 1894 in Williamson County, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church near Hallettsville and the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in Wied Cemetery.

A Rosary was said Thursday night by the parish at the Kubena chapel.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Zapalec [Zapalac?] Dvorak of Hallettsville; four daughters, Mrs. Orin Pustejovsky of Sublime, Mrs. James Tesch of Houston, Mrs. Elton Koenning of Lolita, and Mrs. Elwood Perkins of Sulphur, La.; two sons, Daniel Dvorak of Yoakum and Jerry Dvorak of Lolita; a sister, Mrs. Emma Pippert of Houston; two brothers, Adam and Andrew Dvorak of Angleton; 26 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

LEURA COOPER DVORAK

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, July 1, 1975

YOAKUM—Mrs. Andy "Leura" Dvorak,73, died Sunday in an Angleton rest home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Buffington Funeral Home with the Rev. Ellis Epps officiating. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

Survivors include her husband, Andy of Angleton; three sons, Robert of Jones Creek, Tex., Ervin of Midland and Bill Dvorak of El Campo; two daughters, Mrs. Imogene Donnelly and Mrs. Barbara Bain of Angleton; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Ayoub of Raymondville; a brother, Frank Cooper of Corpus Christi; 24 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

MINNIE ZAPALAC DVORAK

Cuero Record, Friday, May 24, 1968

YOAKUM—Mrs. Minnie Dvorak, 67, of Yoakum, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday in a Yoakum hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church near Hallettsville, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in Wied Cemetery.

A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Elwood Perkins of Sulhur, La., Mrs. Orin Pustejovsky of Sublime, Mrs. James Tesch of Houston and Mrs. Elton Koenning of Lolita; three sons, Jerry Dvorak of Lolita, Daniel Dvorak of Yoakum and Joseph Dvorak of houston; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Gerlich of Yoakum and Mrs. Annie Schacarl of California; two brothers, John Zapalac of Hallettsville and Frank Zapalac of Port Lavaca; 28 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

RAYMOND MONROE DVORAK

Victoria Advocate, March 31, 1999

RAYMOND MONROE DVORAK

YOAKUM -- Raymond Monroe Dvorak, 78, of Yoakum, died Monday, March 29, 1999.

He was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Shiner, to the late Adam and Henryette Mosemyer Dvorak. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a farmer and rancher and was a fence builder for 34 years for Parson's Fence Company of Victoria. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, VFW and American Legion.

Survivors: wife, Luella Fishbeck Dvorak; daughters, Gayle Cowan of Yoakum, Joan Smith of Brookfield, Conn., and Shirley Kent of Seattle, Wash.; sons, Mark Simecek of Yoakum, Michael Dvorak of San Antonio and Ray Simecek of Austin; sister, Gertrude Soule of Angleton; brothers, Albert Dvorak of Angleton, Victor Dvorak of Victorville, Calif., and Eugene Dvorak of Mendenhall, Miss.; and 11 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: first wife, Beatrice Dvorak; and one son.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, the Rev. Tim Van Antwerp officiating.

Burial will be at Hebron Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.

Memorials: to the Dvorak family.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

RUDOLPH R. DVORAK

San Antonio Express, Thursday, May 13, 1943

YOAKUM, May 12.—Funeral services were held here Monday for Rudolph R. Dvorak, 55, veteran of World War I, who died in the Air Base Hospital at Corpus Christi Sunday. He was a farmer near Yoakum for a number of years. Survivors are the wife and eight children.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JOHN P. DYER

Halletsvile Herald, 8 Dec 1892

In Memoriam.

At 6 o'clock, Thursday, November 17, 1892, the soul of Captain John P. Dyer was loosed from its earthly moorings to be wafted to Heavenly shores.

Not a man of this community had more friends, no one more deserving of those friends. He was born in Blount county, East Tennessee, March 21, 1826, thereby making his age at the time of death 66 years. There survive him, wife and five children, one brother, Mr. Hugh Dyer, Hope, and; three sisters, Mrs. Harriet Rose, Cuero, Mrs. N. J. Mudd, Sweet Home, and Mrs. Mary May, Cleveland, Tenn.

He had been a resident of Lavaca County for twenty-five years. His was a christian life, having united with the Methodist church at the age of eighteen years. During the late war Mr. Dyer was mail contractor, having charge of the route from Columbus to Victoria. As to being a man, he possessed all the attributes that go to make true manhood and being Southern born, his bearing was characterized by that old chivalric spirit of ante-bellum days.

The sorrowing familly have God's consolations, which are not as men's, mere soothers of the troubled mind, but seeds of positive and independent joy. "If a soldier in the ranks is wounded it is one thing to apply soothing cataplasms to stay the pain, but it is a grander thing for his general to come and bestow upon him the title, rank and insignia of a high officer." So with God's title and pledges.

"Is there no resting place,
From sorrow, sin and death,
Is there no happy spot
Where mortals may be blessed?
Where grief may find a balm
And weariness a rest?
Faith, hope and love best boons to imortal given
Waved their bright wings and whispered
Yes, yes, in Heaven!"

REYBAND.

JANICE MORIN DYER

Houston Chronicle, 20 Nov 1991, page C9

JANICE MORIN DYER, 54, died November 19, 1991. Survivors: Husband Bob Dyer of Stafford; daughter and son-in-law Yvonne Cione and Leon of San Antonio, daughters, Michelle Dyer of Houston, Suzanne Dyer of Houston, Nicole Dyer of Stafford; son Michael Dyer of Stafford, Grandchildren, Angeline and Chayce Cione of San Antonio; brother, James E. Morin and Evelyn of Rockport. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 1991 at Holy Rosary Church withRev. [sic] James E. Daley, CBS celebrant. Funeral Mass 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 1991 at Holy Rosary Church, 1510 Fifth St. with Rev. Kenneth J. Decker C.S.B. celebrant. Graveside Service 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 1991 at Old Catholic Cemetery, Shiner, Texas. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to Cancer Research at M.D. Anderson or the Multiple Sclerosis Gulf Coast Chapter.

Contributed by Matt Cross

REV. WILLIAM DZIEWAS

Weimar Mercury, January 9, 1920, page 4

MINISTER DIES.

Shiner, Texas, Dec. 21.—Rev. William Dziewas pastor of the Martin Luther church of this place died after an illness of prolonged duration. Interment took place in the City Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, three sons, William, Theodore and Victor, and two daughters, Misses Elsie and Irma.

Photo contributed by Richard G. Smith

There are over 4,000 obituaries of Central Texans with Czech roots at Steve Alvarez's TXBHS web site. These include many people from Lavaca County and some with German surnames.

Obituaries- D -

RUDOLF DAHSE

Funeral Services For Rud. Dahse, 77, at Yoakum

NATHAN DAILEY

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

Nathan Daily, 23 Nov 1883 – 28 Aug 1903, was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. He shares a marker with Roy Daily, 26 Sep 1887 – 29 Aug 1901. Contributed by Matt Cross

BARNEY DANIEL

Barney Daniel Killed.

Contributed by Gwen Boucher

GUSSIE DANIEL

Burial of Mrs. Gussie Daniel.

This appears to be an unmarked grave in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

MINNIE C. GRISSOM DANIEL

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

ADELA KOCIAN DARILEK

Adela Kocian Darilek

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

BEN L. DARILEK

BEN L. DARILEK

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

EDWARD E. DARILEK

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANCES BORDOVSKY DARILEK

Mrs. A. W. Darilek Rites Held

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK J. DARILEK

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

GEORGE A. DARILEK

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

LEROY DARILEK

Leroy Darilek

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

LILLIE JANCA DARILEK

Mrs. V. J. Darilek Rites In Yoakum

Contributed by Matt Cross

Mrs. Tom DARILEK

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JACOB DARR

Hallettsville Tot, 3, Killed By Shredder

DAVID INFANT

DEATHS REPORTED WEDNESDAY

Mr. DAVID

Death of an Aged Man.

Contributed by Matt Cross

VLASTA TUREK DAVID

Vlasta Turek David

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARTHA YOUNG HUBERT DEBERRY

Martha Young DeBerry.

Martha DeBerry may have an unmarked grave. Contributed by Matt Cross

BEN DEBORD

NORA FINCH DeBORD

Nora DeBord

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANDREW JAMES DeHARDE

DeHarde Infant Buried In Shiner

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK DEMEL

Contributed by Matt Cross

ADELA FLESSNER DERRICH

Mrs. Adela Derrich

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNA BEIER DERRICH

Mrs. Anna Derrich Goes To Her Reward

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNIE DERRICH

Contributed by Matt Cross

ELO FRANK DERRICH

Elo Frank Derrich, 17 Jan 1926–17 Mar 1926, was born to Anastasia Berckenhoff and Frank Derrich. Contributed by Matt Cross

EMMA DERRICH

Miss Emma Derrich Passes Away Friday

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH DERRICH, Jr.

Funeral Services Held Friday For Joseph Derrich

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH DERRICH, Sr.

Joseph Derrich Sr. Passes Away

Contributed by Matt Cross

LOUISA HEINRICH ANDERLE DERRICH

Mrs. Peter Derrich Of Moulton Passes

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